Amischotolype irritans (PROSEA)
From PlantUse English
Revision as of 15:10, 30 March 2016 by Samuel dufour (Talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{PROSEAUpperbar}} {{DISPLAYTITLE:''Amischotolype irritans'' (PROSEA)}} <big>''Amischotolype irritans'' (Ridley) I.M. Turner</big> __NOTOC__ :Protologue: Novon 6(2): 221...")
 |
Introduction |
Amischotolype irritans (Ridley) I.M. Turner
- Protologue: Novon 6(2): 221 (1996).
Synonyms
Forrestia irritans Ridley (1903).
Vernacular names
- Malaysia: setawar gajah (Peninsular).
Distribution
Peninsular Malaysia.
Uses
A poultice of the roots is applied to treat headache.
Observations
A tall herb with thick stems creeping at base; leaves c. 22.5 cm × 7.5 cm, hairy all over; inflorescence c. 3 cm in diameter, compact, covered with red spiny hairs. A. irritans is rather uncommon in hill forest.
Selected sources
121, 789.
Main genus page
Authors
Noorma Wati Haron
