Bowstring hemp (Engl.)
Sansevieria zeylanica Roxb.
AntisepticA herbaceous perennial Height: Up to 1 meters tall Leaves: Sword-like, stiff and smooth. Some of the leaves have marble patterns, while others are gold-edged and sometimes concave on the upper surface. Flowers: The flowers are tubular, white to yellowish, in groups of 4 to 6, scattered along the stalk. Fruits: Fruit is sparingly produced, globose, about 8 millimeters in diameter.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Samad (wound). Preparation: Pound 1 leaf of kalabo tigre and squeeze out the juice.. Part used: Leaf
Preparation
Pound 1 leaf of kalabo tigre and squeeze out the juice.
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SAN JUAN, Garden, backyard and cultivated areas
Research
Siquijor State College: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health: FOLK HEALING PRACTICES of SIQUIJOR ISLAND : Phase 2
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Sansevieria zeylanica Roxb.
- Local Name
- Bowstring hemp (Engl.)
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Category
- Antiseptic
- Collected By
- Not provided
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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