Tuba-tuba (P. Bis., C. Bis.), Lansi-lansindan (Tag.), Red physic nut (Engl.), Cotton-leaved jatropha (Engl.)
Jatropha gossypifolia L.
SkinAn erect, branched shrub Height: Less than 1 meter Leaves: Leaves are shining, smooth, palmately 3- or 5- lobed, 7 to 12 centimeters long, the lobes oblong-ovate and the younger leaves being purplish. Flowers: Petioles, leaf margins and inflorescences are covered with numerous, capitate-grandular hairs. Flowers are purple, small, borne on cymes.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Sakit sa panit (eczema). Preparation: Burn enough amount of leaves until it turn into ashen form.. Part used: Leaves
Preparation
Burn enough amount of leaves until it turn into ashen form.
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SAN JUAN, Planted 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
- Jatropha gossypifolia L.
- Local Name
- Tuba-tuba (P. Bis., C. Bis.), Lansi-lansindan (Tag.), Red physic nut (Engl.), Cotton-leaved jatropha (Engl.)
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Category
- Skin
- Collected By
- Not provided
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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