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Tithonia diversifolia

Tithonia diversifolia (Hemsl.) A.Gray  [Unverified Identification]


Family Asteraceae
Local Name Marapait (Ilocano)
Habit Herb/Shrub
Habitat Tropical and subtropical areas, terrestrial
Ethnobotanical Uses MEDICINAL: leaves are boiled and extracts are believed to cure kidney problems; OTHERS: leaves used as improvised floor wax;
Collected from San Pascual, Tuba, Benguet, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).
Collector(s) Ballesteros, Batuy, Boniog, Garsain, Vallencerino, Mallari

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