Kamoteng kahoy (Tag.)
Manihot esculenta Crantz
AllAn erect, smooth, half-woody or shrubby plant Height: 1.5 to 3 meters in height Leaves: Leaves are alternate and smooth (except for some of the upper leaves, which are entire) and dividing to the base into three to seven narrow segments, 10 to 20 centimeters long. Flowers: Flowers are about 1 centimeter long. Fruits: Fruit is a capsule, ovoid,1.5 centimeter long, with six, narrow longitudinal wings.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Ugahip (herpes). Preparation: Get a flesh of kayot. Wash and scrape it.. Part used: Flesh
Preparation
Get a flesh of kayot. Wash and scrape it.
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SAN JUAN, Planted or semicultivated in settled areas
Research
Siquijor State College: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health: FOLK HEALING PRACTICES of SIQUIJOR ISLAND : Phase 2
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Manihot esculenta Crantz
- Local Name
- Kamoteng kahoy (Tag.)
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Category
- All
- Collected By
- Not provided
- Date Collected
- Jul 03, 2026
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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.