Corn (Engl.)
Zea mays L.
AllA very coarse, erect, tall grass. Height: 1.5 to 2 meters high Leaves: Leaves are numerous and close together, 30 to 100 centimeters long and 2 to 10 centimeters wide, linear lanceolate. Flowers: Male inflorescence is erect and terminal; the female inflorescence on the axils of the leaves, cylindric and large. Fruits: The individual fruit (grain) is is roundish or reniform, compressed, smooth, shining, yellow, white, reddish or even purplish-black.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Nausea. Preparation: Soak a handful corn hair of mais pula in a glass of warm water.. Part used: Corn hair
Preparation
Soak a handful corn hair of mais pula in a glass of warm water.
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital), Cultivated in plantations and occasionally in backyard gardens
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
- Zea mays L.
- Local Name
- Corn (Engl.)
- Family
- Poaceae
- Category
- All
- Collected By
- Not provided
- Date Collected
- Jul 03, 2026
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