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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)
Habitat Pastures and plantation crops
Special Notes Spikelets 3-6mm long surrounded by silky hairs 10 mm long
Ethnobotanical Uses MEDICINAL: rhizomes are used for medicinal purposes;
Collected from Camp 4, Tuba, Benguet, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).
Collector(s) Maria Rowena L. Ocampo
Identification Verified By Ariane B. Tan-(n/a)-(Imperata cylindrica (L.) Beauv.)-(APNI)

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