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University of the Philippines Baguio Herbarium

Sphaeropteris glauca (Blume) R.M.Tryon  [Unverified Identification]


Family Cyatheaceae
Local Name Pakong-buwaya
Habit Tree (fern)
Habitat Terrestrial, tropical
Ethnobotanical Uses MEDICINAL: rhizomes used topically for wounds and ulcers, old man's tonic, used for rheumatic problems; ORNAMENTAL: used for ornamental purposes; OTHRES: used as fiber and lace material;
Collected from Sablan, Benguet, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).
Collector(s) Jay Ann Gamilde

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