Synonyms
Sonerila bullata Griff., Allomorphia bullata (Griff.), Sonerila magnifica Miq. Cassebeeria magnifica (Miq.) Kuntze., Allomorphia magnifica (Miq.) Guillaumin, Allomorphia exigua Ridley., Allomorphia exigua Clarke. [1] [2] [3] [4]
Vernacular Names:
| Malaysia: | Keduduk Gajah, Senduduk Gajah, Tengkuk Biawask, Pakan Rimba, Panghong, Endebi, Lidah Buaya, Senduduk Hutan, Keduduk Hutan, Kayu Kadok Gajah. [3] |
General Information
Description
Allomorphia malaccensis is a shrub which can grow up to 6 ft. tall. 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. 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. The capsules are urn-shaped and ribbed. [1]
Plant Part Used
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. [3]
Chemical Constituents
No documentation
Traditional Used:
A. malaccensis is used to treat leprosy and parturition (child birth). [5] 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. [3]
Pre-Clinical Data
Pharmacology
No documentation
Toxicities
No documentation
Clinical Data
Clinical Trials
No documentation
Adverse Effects in Human:
No documentation
Used in Certain Conditions
Pregnancy / Breastfeeding
No documentation
Age Limitations
Neonates / Adolescents
No documentation
Geriatrics
No documentation
Chronic Disease Conditions
No documentation
Interactions
Interactions with drugs
No documentation
Interactions with Other Herbs / Herbal Constituents
No documentation
Contraindications
Contraindications
No documentation
Case Reports
No documentation
References
- Kamaruddin Mat-Salleh, A. Latiff. Tumbuhan Ubatan Melayu. Bangi: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Press; 2002. 416 – 417.
- A Site with Information on the Biodiversity of Melastomataceae. Available from: http://www.melastomataceae.net/MELnames/MELnames_Details.jsp?NameID=409109. [Access on 23/10/09].
- Burkill. Dict. Econ 1. Penins: Prod. Mal;1935.104.
- H.N. Ridley. Flora of the Malay Peninsula Vol 1. London: L. Reeve & Co; 1922. 770.
- Timothy Johnson. CRC ethnobotany desk reference. Boca Raton: CRC Press; 1999.30.
