Last updated: 2016 Apr 07
Allomorphia malaccensis Ridl.
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Malaysia | Keduduk gajah, senduduk gajah, tengkuk biawak, pakan rimba, panghong, endebi, lidah buaya, [1] senduduk hutan, keduduk hutan, kayu kadok gajah. [2] |
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Allomorphia malaccensis is a member of the family Melastomaceae. It is a shrub which can grow up to 6 feet tall. [1]
The leaves are ovate-acuminate with the base usually rounded or very shortly narrow and they measures 25cm long and 15cm wide and their petioles are 7.5-10cm long. There are 5 nerves which are prominent below. [1]
The panicles measure 15-30cm long and spreading. The flowers are in small cymes, small, yellowish-green or white in colour. The calyx is goblet shaped measures 0.25cm long and lobes are triangular in shape. The petals are oblong-ovate. [1]
The capsules are urn-shaped and ribbed. [1]
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The part used in traditional Malay Medicine is the roots in decoctions. There are certain communities who make use of the leaves as local application in the form of heated leaves or poultice. [2]
A. malaccensis is used to treat leprosy and parturition (child birth) [3]. Decoction of the roots given to treat arthralgia in the elderly. The same decoction was given to women after delivery. Leprosy was treated using plant probably in the form of a poultice [2].
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