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University of the Philippines Baguio Herbarium
Alternanthera halmifolia

Alternanthera halmifolia (Lam.) Standl. ex Pittier


Family Amaranthaceae
Local Name Busi-busi (Ilokano)
Habit Herb
Habitat Open waste places
Special Notes A native of tropical America
Ethnobotanical Uses OTHERS: used as feed for swine;
Collected from Nangalisan, Tuba, Benguet, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).
Collector(s) Group 4 Fgh: Briones, Cabauatan, Chunaco, Domingo, Mendiola, Mina, Ramos
Identification Verified By Maria Karina Fullante-(n/a)-(Alternanthera frutescens R.Br. ex Spreng.)-(IK)

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