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Imperata cylindrica

Imperata cylindrica (L.) P.Beauv.


Family Poaceae
Local Name Kogon
Habit Herb (Grass)
Habitat Terrestrial
Ethnobotanical Uses MEDICINAL: used as a sedative and diuretic; CONSTRUCTION: used for thatching; OTHERS: used for grazing and paper pulp;
Collected from Halsema Highway, Benguet, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).
Collector(s) Vera Rivera
Identification Verified By Ariane B. Tan-(n/a)-(Imperata cylindrica (L.) Beauv.)-(APNI)

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