Alim, Alum (Tag.)
Melanolepis multiglandulosa (Reinw. ex Blume.) Rchb. & Zoll.
SkinTree Height: 5-20m (2) Leaves: Large, palmatelly veined, orbicular-ovate blade, heart-shaped base, pointed tip, three-lobed, and coarsely toothed (1) Flowers: Greenish-yellow flowers cluster in panicles from leaf axils near the tip of the branch Fruits: Green, 2-lobed capsules or pendant fruits that turn brown when mature (1)
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Relapse. Preparation: Boil the leaves or roots. Part used: Leaves, roots
Preparation
Boil the leaves or roots
Location & Habitat
REGION X (NORTHERN MINDANAO), MISAMIS ORIENTAL, MAGSAYSAY (LINUGOS), Forest, roadsides, along mangrove
Research
Caraga State University: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health of Butuanon in Butuan City
Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Melanolepis multiglandulosa (Reinw. ex Blume.) Rchb. & Zoll.
- Local Name
- Alim, Alum (Tag.)
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Category
- Skin
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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