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Adiantum philippense

Adiantum philippense L.  [Unverified Identification]


Family Pteridaceae
Local Name Kaikai; Kulanirillo; Palsik; Helechosde alambre
Habit Herb (Fern)
Habitat Moist areas with surrounding grass plants
Special Notes Bears cluster of fronds used as syrup for therapeutic purposes by decoction
Ethnobotanical Uses MEDICINAL: used for medicinal purposes, administered to women in childbirth;
Collected from Marcos Highway, Baguio City, Benguet, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).
Collector(s) Sheena T. Castillo

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