🌿
Unidentified
Machaerina sp.
AllShrub Height: Not provided Leaves: "Alternate, simple, entire, absent or ascending near the base of the stem; blades linear, 0–18 cm long by 5–16 mm wide; sheaths closed, glabrous, whitish green on inside, some bladeless, often brownish and tight." Flowers: "inflorescence a panicle, one, terminal, 1–20 cm tall and wide; flowers perfect, one under each fertile scale; sterile scale 1, at base of each spikelet" Fruits: Not provided
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
For ritual purposes. Preparation: Obtain sufficient amount.. Part used: Whole plant
Preparation
Obtain sufficient amount.
Location & Habitat
REGION XI (DAVAO REGION), DAVAO DEL SUR, SANTA CRUZ, Upland
Research
UPM, UP Baguio, Oriental Mindoro Medical Society, Mangyan Heritage Center, WMSU and UP Mindanao: Phase II Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Selected Ethnolinguistic Group: The TAGABAWA BAGOBO people of Sitio Todaya, Sta. Cruz, Sibulan, Davao del Sur and Old Bulatukan and Lucatong, Makilala, North Cotabato
Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Machaerina sp.
- Local Name
- Unidentified
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Category
- All
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
Medical Disclaimer:
The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any herbal remedy.