Philippine Herbal Encyclopedia
Explore the rich diversity of medicinal plants recognized by the Philippine Department of Health and the TKDL.
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Centipede plant (Engl.)
Muehlenbeckia platyclados
An erect shrub Height: Grows 1-5 meters and is heavily branched Leaves: The leaves are simple, alternate, lanceolate, 0....
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Balete (Ilk., Tag.)
Ficus benjamina L.
A tree Height: Up to 15 meters high (50 feet) Leaves: Leaves simple, alternate, blade ovate to elliptic, 4-12 cm long (1...
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Not provided
Voacanga sp.
A small tree or shrub Height: 2 to 3 meters height
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Sinumpay (Bis.)
Desmodium sp.
Vine Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
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Tuba-tuba tapol (Bis.)
Jatropha gossypifolia L.
Shrub Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
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Sayote (Bis.)
Sechium edule (Jacq.) Sw.
Vine Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
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Bahang (Bis.)
Setaria palmifolia (J.Koenig) Stapf
Grass Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
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Lablab, Baboy nga kahoy (Bis.)
Syzgium sp.
Grass Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
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Magkakamutsi (Tag.)Heartleaf hempvine (Engl.)
Mikania cordata (Burm.f.) B.L.Rob.
Vine Height: Not provided Leaves: Has 4-13 long leaves with heart-shaped base and a pointed apex. Flowers: Flowers grow...
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Lumbang (Tag.)Candle nut tree (Engl.)
Jatropha curcas L.
Tree Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaves are silvery green in color and have a distintive shape. Flowers: Flowers have t...
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Alarong (Tag.)
Trema orientalis (L.) Blume
Small Tree/Shrub Height: Not provided Leaves: Has light green, scabrous leaves and are ovate to lanceolate shape. Flower...
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Lumbang (Tag.)
Jatropha curcas L.
Tree Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaves are silvery green in color and have a distinctive shape. Flowers: Flowers have...
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