| Family | Fabaceae |
|---|---|
| Local Name | Makahiya (Tagalog); Bain-bain (Ilokano) |
| Habit | Herb |
| Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Special Notes | sensitive (leaves close when touched) |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | MEDICINAL: roots are used as remedy for dysentry and dysmenorrhea; |
| Collected from | Tinongdan, Itogon, Benguet, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). |
| Collector(s) | BOT 109 XYZ: Suzeth Quitaneg Artates, Natalie Christine Babao Cajayon, Kathelyn Mary Sim Daguro, Sharon Asejo Detoyato, Christine Angela Daet Epino, Katrina Taruc Nacar |
| Identification Verified By | Teodora D. Balangcod-(n/a)-(Mimosa pudica L.)-(Taxonomic books);Jean Faronilo-(2004-02-23)-(Mimosa pudica L.)-(n/a) |
