Blue Snakeweed (Engl.)
Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (L.) Vahl.
SkinErect, Herb or small shrub Height: 50-80 cm Leaves: Opposite, petioled, smooth, oval-shape, rounded-apex, serrated margin, grayish-green leaves (1) Flowers: Mixed colored flowers (bluish and pinksih or purple to deep-blue (1) arranged in erect spikes that curved at the top (3). Fruits: An oblong capsule, dark brown, contain 2-3 seeds (2).
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Relapse. Preparation: Boil the flowers. Part used: Flower
Preparation
Boil the flowers
Location & Habitat
REGION XIII (Caraga), AGUSAN DEL NORTE, CITY OF BUTUAN (Capital), Terrestrial, open areas
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
- Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (L.) Vahl.
- Local Name
- Blue Snakeweed (Engl.)
- Family
- Verbenaceae
- Category
- Skin
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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