Sea mango (Engl.)
Cerbera manghas
AntisepticA shrub although it may sometimes grow in to a small tree Height: Grow up to 12 meters high Leaves: Leaves are shiny, lanceolate to oblong-lanceolate, 13 to 25 centimeters long, narrowed and pointed at both ends, furnished with slender nerves. Flowers: Flowers are white, fragrant, about 5 centimeters across, on terminal inflorescences. Fruits: Fruit is a drupe, smooth, ellipsoid or ovoid, 5 to 8 centimeters long, flattened on one side, with a fibrous endocarp, and containing one oily seed.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Wounds. Preparation: Extract enough latex from the leaves/stem.. Part used: Latex
Preparation
Extract enough latex from the leaves/stem.
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital), Forest
Research
Siquijor State College: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices in Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (Folk Healing Practices of Siquijor Island) Phase 1
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Cerbera manghas
- Local Name
- Sea mango (Engl.)
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Category
- Antiseptic
- Collected By
- Not provided
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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