Nipah or Mangrove Palm (Engl.), Nipa (Tag.)

Nypa fruticans Wurmb.

Antiseptic

Large, evergreen palm forming loose clumps of broad. erect leaves Height: 9m or more Leaves: With paralled-veined leaflets attached to the rachis. Flowers: The yellow-orange flowers are in globular inflorescence with female at the tip and male on the lower branches (2) Fruits: Small drupe fruits or nuts (1) are in globular cluster on a single stalk (2)

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Wounds/cuts. Preparation: Peel the stalk and twist it to get extract.. Part used: Frond | Wounds/cuts. Preparation: Grate the inner part.. Part used: Fruit | Hypertension. Preparation: Collect the jiuce and ferment to produce wine.(Laksoy). Part used: Developing flower

Preparation

Peel the stalk and twist it to get extract. | Grate the inner part. | Collect the jiuce and ferment to produce wine.(Laksoy)

Location & Habitat

REGION XIII (Caraga), AGUSAN DEL NORTE, CITY OF BUTUAN (Capital), Swampy coastlines, often with mangoves, brackishwater or estuaries

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

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Quick Info

Scientific Name: Nypa fruticans Wurmb.
Local Name: Nipah or Mangrove Palm (Engl.), Nipa (Tag.)
Family: Arecaceae
Category: Antiseptic
Date Collected: Jun 28, 2026

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