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Musa X paradisiacaL. (pro sp.) Print

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Family Musaceae banana
Common name: Saging/Latundan (Filipino); Banana; Plantain; French plantain (English)
Local name: Kanton
Indication: dysentery
Plant part used: fruit
Method of Preparation: Broil the fruits. Eat as desired.
Direction for use: As desired.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mangcop; Diso (Lanao del Sur; Marantao; Bandarainged; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Sur

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