Phyllagathis rotundifolia (Jack) Blume
Family
Melastomataceae
Synonyms
None
Vernacular Names
| Malaysia | Akar serau malam, bawal hutan, seri bulan (Peninsular). |
Geographical Distributions
Phyllagathis rotundifolia is found in Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra.
Description
Phyllagathis rotundifolia is a perennial herb with short creeping stem. The leaves are suborbicular to obovate-cordate, 7.5-15 cm x 6-11 cm, shining dark green above and reddish below. The petiole is 5-10 cm long.
The inflorescence is head-like, compact, shortly stalked and surrounded by 4 large cordate or kidney-shaped involucral bracts.
Ecology / Cultivation
Phyllagathis rotundifolia is common in lowland forest.
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References
- Plant Resources of South East-Asia No.12(3): Medicinal and poisonous plants 3.
