Eleutherine bulbosa (Mill.) Urb.
American Eleutherine / Bawang sampar (Bru.); Bawang jabu (Tut.)
Description
Traditional Medicinal Uses
Ecology
Propagation
Distribution
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Perennial bulbous plant that can reach up to 1 m tall. Leaves are simple, in alternate position, 3-5 leaves per bulb, pleated and forming a clump from the leaf base. Leaf blade is linear-lanceolate, acuminate at apex, cuneate at base with entire margin and parallel veins. Bulbs are erect, succulent, covered with layers of brittle red brown tunics (outer coat). Flowers are white and
Locally, the fresh flowers are eaten raw for cold coughs and it can be mixed with other food to mask the strong taste and odour. The plant is known for its anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antitumour, antilipidemic, antiulcer, antioxidant, antifertility, wound healing, antistressor, psychopharmacological
It thrives in waste areas, near streams and in forest. It prefers moist but well-drained acidic soil under full sunlight to partial shade.
Bulb division.
Native to South America.
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