Scientific names | Common names |
Daphne aquilaria Blanco | Arandon (Ilk.) |
Daphne ovata (C.A.Mey.) Halda | Dapnit (Bon.) |
Wikstroemia ovata C. A. Mey. ex Meisn. | Huka (Ifugao) |
Salago (Tag.) | |
Suka (Bon.) | |
Sula (Bon.) | |
Bootlace bush (Engl.) | |
Oval-leaf salago (Engl.) | |
Round-leaf salago (Engl.) | |
Wikstroemia ovata C.A. Mey. ex Meisn. is an accepted species. KEW: Plants of the World Online | |
Note: Salago is a Philippine common name shared by severed Wikstroemia species: Wikstroemia indica (small-leaf salago, Tiebush); Wikstroemia lanceolata (Lance-leaf salago; salagong-gubat); Wikstroemia ovata (Salago, Arandon, Dapnit, Round leaf-salago) |
Other vernacular names |
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM: Gelam hutan. |
MALAYSIA: Pait-pait (Sabah). |
Distribution Parts
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Updated July 2025 / April 2018 / July 2015
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Photos ©Godofredo Stuart / StuartXchange |
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List of Understudied Philippine Medicinal Plants |
New plant names needed The compilation now numbers over 1,500 medicinal plants. While I believe there are hundreds more that can be added to the collection, they are becoming more difficult to find. If you have a plant to suggest for inclusion, native or introduced, please email the info: scientific name (most helpful), local plant name (if known), any known folkloric medicinal use, and, if possible, a photo. Your help will be greatly appreciated. |
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