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University of the Philippines Baguio Herbarium
Imperata cylindrica

Imperata cylindrica (L.) P.Beauv.


Family Poaceae
Local Name Kogon
Habit Herb (Grass)
Ethnobotanical Uses MEDICINAL: leaves used to treat acute rephritis, hematuria, edema, and liver ailments; CONSTRUCTION: leaves are used for thatching; OTHERS: shoots utilized as feeds for animals;
Collected from Adaoay, Kabayan, Benguet, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).
Collector(s) Washington Agustin, Joanna Aquino, Engelyn Belmonte, Carmi Carlos, Eric Taer
Identification Verified By Ariane B. Tan-(n/a)-(Imperata cylindrica (L.) Beauv.)-(APNI)

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