JARON, Jennica Naiomi 1MBIO1

LEANO, Kathleen
LECCIONES, Kayla
LEGASPI, Noryka

SCIENTIFIC LOCAL HABIT ECONOMIC PHOTO

NAME NAME IMPORTANCE

• In Batan, used for

diarrhea
Adonidia merrillii Manila Palm Tree
(Becc.) Becc. • Ornamental source of
beads.

• Tree prized by
beekeepers for its quality
nectar.

• Reported as antimicrobial,
antiamoebic, antidiarrheal,
antihypertensive, antimalarial,
febrifuge, stimulant,
hepatoprotective,
immunomodulatory, anti-
Alstonia scholaris White Tree cancer, antiasthmatic,
antioxidant, analgesic, anti-
(L.) R. Br. Cheesewood inflammatory, anti-fertility,
anti-diabetic, cardiotonic.

• Bitter bark and latex

considered tonic and
antiseptic.
 • Ditamine or ditanin considered
to possess antiperiodic
properties equal to the best
sulphate of quinine without
the latter's disagreeable side
effects.
• The plant has potential for soil
conservation and can be
grown under some tree crops
to provide nitrogen. It is
showing promise growing
under coconuts in Indonesia.

• The plant has been

recommended as a green
manure in Brazil.

• Produces high yield of high

Arachis glabrata Rhizoma Peanut Herb quality forage

Benth. • Adapted to infertile, acid soils.

• Very persistent even under

heavy grazing.

• Combines well with

competitive grasses.

• Adapted over wide latitudinal

range.

• Drought tolerant.
 • The sweet and juicy fruits are eaten or
made as ingredients in jellies or
preserves, or cooked as vegetables.

• The black seeds are ground and used

as a substitute for black pepper due to
their sharp and spicy taste

Carica papaya L. Papaya Tree • The latex was said to be effective

against toothache

• The enzyme extracted from young

papaya's milky sap, called as papain, is
used as a meat tenderizer, and in
chewing gum production

• used in shampoos and cosmetics

• one of the most popular

seaside hedge plants in South
Florida because of its
tolerance to salt spray and
resistance to damage by wind

• Carissa is excellent as a
barrier or security hedge
Carissa Natal Plant Shrub because of the large thorns; a
grandiflora large dense hedge of this is
almost impenetrable

• fruits are eaten fresh but are

most often used for sauces,
jellies, and even ice cream

• can be grown almost

anywhere there is good
drainage and sufficient light
 • not easily damaged by cold
weather

• can also be grown well in

containers
• Bark is rich in tannin

• Used as ice cream and

sherbet ingredient

• In Jamaica, made into

preserves

• The pleasantly acidic flesh is

high in carbohydrate and is
eaten fresh

Chrysophyllum Caimito Tree • An emulsion of the slightly

bitter seed kernels is used to
cainito L. make imitation milk-of-
almonds or nougat and other
confections

• The ripe fruit is eaten to sooth

inflammation in laryngitis and
pneumonia

• It is given as a treatment for

diabetes mellitus, and as a
decoction is gargled to relieve
angina

• The fruit is used in treating

haemorrhage or is cooked and
used for fever
 • Has antiseptic, aphrosiac,
depurative, diuretic, mildly
cooling, blood refrigerant,
febrifuge, laxative, purgative,
Cordyline hemostatic, disperses
contusions, analgesic, tonic
fruticosa (L.) A. Tungkod Pare Shrub properties.
Chev.
• root contains a high
proportion of sugars

• Brazilian folk medicine uses

infusion of Costus spiralis leaf
Costus spiralis Spiral Ginger Herb to help people to treat arterial
hypertension and syndromes
(Jacq.) Roscoe of cardiac hyperexcitability

• The crushed leaves are used

to wash piles. Mixed with
honey, they are applied to
wounds and abscesses
 • The leaves and bulbs can be
used to induce vomiting,
because they contain the
alkaloid lycorine. The plant is
used medicinally for treating
breast infections and wounds,
haemorrhoids and
inflammation, as a diuretic, as
Crinum Poison’s Bulb Herb a poultice for closed fractures,
asiaticum L. contusions, rheumatism and
sprains, to aid getting rid of
excess water from the body
and for easing childbirth

• This species accumulates

selenium, and could
potentially be used to cleanse
contaminated soil
• In Brazil, reported use of leaf
decoction as gargle for angina.
Root tincture used for genital
pruritus and gout.

• In French Guiana, stems use to

Dieffenbachia Dumb Cane Shrub treat ulcers of leishmaniasis.
Used as ingredient in curare
seguine by the Amerindians

• Used by West Indians as arrow

poison.

• Used by Brazilian Indians to

sterilize enemies by
administration in food or as
arrow poison
 • According to the NASA/ALCA
study on the use of common
Epiremnum indoor plants for indoor air
aureum (Linden Devil’s Ivy / Vine purification Golden Pothos is
one of the top three plants
& André) G.S. Golden Pothos besides Philodendron and
Bunting Spider plant that has been
labeled the most effective in
removing formaldehyde.

• They are used externally, often

as a poultice, in the treatment
of various conditions including
cuts, ulcers, scorpion stings
and swellings. A poultice of the
leaves is applied to the
breasts to relieve
inflammatory obstruction to
the flow of milk
Graptophyllum Caricature plant Shrub
• The leaves are pounded in hot
pictum water and applied as paste for
relieving headaches

• The juice of the plant is

squeezed into the ear as a
remedy for earaches

• It is applied to the skin as a

treatment for certain skin
complaints
 • An ethanol extract of the plant
has shown both anti-
inflammatory and analgesic
actions

• The plant responds well to

trimming and is widely used
as a hedge

• The leaves contain saponins

and can be used as a soap
substitute

• The perennials are suited for

Hechtia Guapilla Herb cultivation in a temperate
glomerata house. Suited as indoor plant.

Heliconia • Cut flowers are long-

psittacorum Parakeet Flower Herb lasting in fresh
bouquets
‘Andromeda’
 • Used in Africia to treat
intestinal problems and expel
intestinal worms
Heterotis • The Pink Lady is used as a
rotundifolia Pink lady Shrub traditional medicine in its
(Sm.) Jacq. - Fél. native country many ailments
like rheumatism and diarrhea
(Watt & Breyer-Brandwijk,
1962)
• The Hibiscus rosa-
sinensis flower is widely used
in Brazilian traditional
medicine for the treatment of
diabetes and has shown
antifertility activity in female
Wistar rats

• Young leaves are sometimes

used as a spinach substitute

• Flowers can also be made into

Hibiscus rosa- Gumamela Shrub a kind of pickle or used as a
purple dye for colouring foods
sinensis L. such as preserved fruits and
cooked vegetables

• The flowers are aphrodisiac,

demulcent, emmenagogue,
emollient and refrigerant.

• They are used internally in the

treatment of excessive and
painful menstruation, cystitis,
venereal diseases, feverish
illnesses, bronchial catarrh,
coughs and to promote hair
growth
 • Plants are amenable to
trimming and flower for most
of the year. This makes them
particularly suitable for
growing as an ornamental and
useful hedge - indeed they are
one of the most commonly
used hedge plants in the
tropics
• Useful in treatment of warts,
tumors, rheumatism, herpes,
pruritis, toothaches, scabies,
Jatropha eczema and ringworm

pandurifolia Shanghai Beauty Tree • The leaves and branches of

Andrews the plant have been shown to
hold cholinesterase activity
while latex of the plant has
demonstrated anti-cancer
activity
• Melampodium is deer
resistant; therefore, it is an
excellent choice as a summer
bedding plant where deer are
a problem. The flowers attract
butterflies, bees, and other
Melampodium Boton de Oro / Herb pollinating insects. The seeds
provide a food source for
Divaraticum Butter Daisy small songbirds, such as
goldfinches. Landscape use for
this versatile annual is in
borders, masses, cutting
gardens, and containers.

• There are no serious insect or

disease problems. It is
susceptible to powdery
 mildew in hot, humid climates;
therefore, it is important to
space the plants properly to
allow better air circulation to
help prevent infection.
• Polynesian healers have used
noni fruits for thousands of
years to help treat a variety of
health problems such as
diabetes, high blood pressure,
aches, pains, burns, arthritis,
inflammation, tumors, the
effects of aging, and parasitic,
viral, and bacterial infections.

• Noni has traditionally been

used for colds, flu, diabetes,
anxiety, and high blood
pressure, as well as for
depression and anxiety. All
Morinda citrifolia Apatot / Noni Tree plant parts are used for a
variety of illnesses in Samoan
L. culture, and noni is one of the
most frequently used Hawaiian
plant medicines. Claims that
have not been proven in
clinical trials include: the use
of bark for the treatment of
bacterial infections, cough,
diarrhea in infants, and
stomach ailments; the flowers
for sore or irritated eyes,
styes, conjunctivitis, ocular
inflammation, and coughs; the
fruit for asthma, wounds,
broken bones, mouth and
throat infections, tuberculosis,
worms, diarrhea, fever,
 vomiting, eye ailments,
arthritis, depression, seizures,
bacterial and fungal infections,
viruses, and as a tonic; the
fresh fruit juice for cancer; the
dried leaves used externally
for infections, burns, children's
chest colds, and inflammation,
and internally for boils,
pleurisy, inflamed gums, and
arthritic pain; the fresh leaves
used externally for burns and
internally for fevers,
hemorrhage, bacterial
infections, and inflammation;
and the roots for oral
ulcerations, fevers, and
cancerous swellings.

Peperomia Pepper Elder or • Has antifungal, antibiotic and

analgesic properties
pellucida (L.) Pansit-pansitan Shrub
Kunth • Treatment for arthritis and
gout
 • The leaves are antimicrobial. A
decoction of the leaves or
bark is used medicinally
against fever and sores.
Pometia pinnata • An abundant, thin, red gum
J.R. Forst. & G. Malugai Tree Tree obtained from the inner bark
Forst. is considered to have many
medicinal properties

• A decoction of the bark is used

to treat mouth cancers

• Landscape improvement

• Ptychosperma macarthurii is
Ptychosperma McArthur Palm Tree very adaptable to varying light
and planting conditions. Thus,
macarthurii it can be grown in containers
or above-ground planters to
contain palm height and be
ideal as indoor plants or to
add interest at patios, decks,
shopping malls and other
public areas.
 • Acacia species are used
extensively in the production
of gum exudates and wood,
especially in South Africa and
Australia

• Relieves pain and irritation

Samanea saman Acacia Tree Tree • Helps wound healing

(Jacq.) Merr.
• Good source of fiber

• Reduces body fat

• Soothes coughs and sore

throats

• Restricts blood loss

Sandoricum Santol Tree Tree • The whitish pulp of the fruit is

consumed raw or made into
koetjape (Burm. marmalade, candy and
F.) Merr. fermented beverages

• The various parts are used in

folk medicine, such as leaf
decoctions for diarrhea and
fever, bark poultice for
ringworm and roots mixed
with vinegar and water for
diarrhea and dysentery. The
stem contains 2 anti-
inflammatory compounds, 3-
oxo-12-oleanen-29-oic acid
and katonic acid (Rasadah et al
2004).)
 • It is also harvested for timber,
which is red, fairly hard, and is
used to make boats, carts,
fences, houses and furniture

• The bark can be used to tan

fishing nets. In Sarawak, the
fruit is used as fish bait.

• The aromatic wood contains

compounds that are added to
perfumes
• Air purification qualities,
removing 4 of the 5 main
toxins

• Exchanges oxygen and carbon

Sansevieria Snake Plant or Herb dioxide using crassulacean
trifasciata Prain Tigre acid metabolism. This allows
them to withstand drought

• Strong plant fibers

• Detoxifying, heat clearing

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