Ant plant (Engl.)
Hydnophytum sp.
AllAn epiphyte; herb plant Height: 0.5 meter height Leaves: Leaves are opposite, thick, elliptic-obovate, 4 to 10 centimeters long, rounded or very bluntly pointed at the tip, and wedged-shaped at the base. Flowers: Flowers are solitary or few fascicled, borne in the leaf axils, pale white, about 6 millimeters long. Corolla is salver-shaped, about 5 millimeters long, cylindric, with four tufts of hairs in the throat. Fruits: Fruit is juicy, yellowish-red when ripe, broadly ovoid, and about 5 centimeters long.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Antidote for breast cancer; tumor; goiter. Preparation: Burn the whole part of the plant until these turn to ashes.. Part used: Whole part of the plant; fleshy part
Preparation
Burn the whole part of the plant until these turn to ashes.
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital), Forest | REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital), Forest
Research
Siquijor State College: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices in Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (Folk Healing Practices of Siquijor Island) Phase 1
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Hydnophytum sp.
- Local Name
- Ant plant (Engl.)
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Category
- All
- Collected By
- Not provided
- Date Collected
- Jul 03, 2026
Medical Disclaimer:
The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any herbal remedy.