Daponaya (Bis.)
Plectranthus scutellarioides (L.) R.Br.
SkinAn erect, branched, fleshy, annual herb Height: Up to 1 meter high Leaves: Leaves are variously blotched, usually more or less hairy, ovate, 6 to 8 centimeters long, coarsely serrate or toothed in the margins. Flowers: Flowers are purplish, borne in lax, terminal, simple or branched inflorescences, 15 to 25 centimeters long.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Eczema. Preparation: Pound 3 young leaves of mayanang puti and squeeze out the juice.. Part used: Leaves
Preparation
Pound 3 young leaves of mayanang puti and squeeze out the juice.
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SAN JUAN, Backyard and in home gardens
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
- Plectranthus scutellarioides (L.) R.Br.
- Local Name
- Daponaya (Bis.)
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Category
- Skin
- Collected By
- Not provided
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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