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University of the Philippines Baguio Herbarium
Eleusine indica

Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn.


Family Poaceae
Local Name Bakis-bakisan; Sambali; Gagabutan; Kabit-kabit; Apidan
Habit Herb
Habitat Coastal and inland habitats, altitude of 200 meters
Special Notes Glabrous leaf and stem
Ethnobotanical Uses OTHERS: used as a soil binder, toxic to animals at certain times, nutritious and utilized as hay and silage;
Collected from Tuba, Benguet, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).
Collector(s) Avegail B. Soriano
Identification Verified By Ariane B. Tan-(n/a)-(Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn.)-(IK)

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