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Clerodendron bungei
VERBENACEAE
China. Cultivated. Many tropical species from this genera are attributed
with spiritual & magical properties.
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Clerodendron fragrans
VERBENACEAE
popkok rabu kambang, exhilaration tree
China. Used by Malays for rheumatism and ague, or with other substances
fro treating skin diseases. |
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Clerodendron paniculatum
VERBENACEAE
panggil panggil
Burma, s. China to Java, but not known in the wild. Summons spirits.
One of the plants used to sprinkle tepung tawar in weddings, blessing
fish stakes & 'in the taking of the rice-soul' (Burkill). Infusion
is purgative. Elephant medicine, to protect them from harm. |
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Peronema canescens
sungkai
Malaya, Sumatra, Java, Borneo. Common in secondary forest and near
rivers and clearings in primary forest. Small tree. Compound leaves
increase in size from basal pair upwards, leaflets sessile, young
leaves rich purple. |
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Premna foetida
buas buas
Malay peninsula, Java, Borneo. Straggling shrub, twigs and stalks
finely hairy. Coastal forests, used to treat fever, asthma. |
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Tectona grandis
jati
India, Siam, W. Malesia to the Philippines, not wild in Malaya. Large
deciduous tree, prefers open monsoon forest where a dormant period
is forced by dry weather. Flowering and fruiting after new leaves
emerge with wet weather. |
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