Kaloo PRODUCT NAME
Limnophila rugosa (Roth) Merr. SCIENTIFIC NAME
| Common Name: | Kaloo |
| Local Name: | Kaloo (Camarines). |
| Family: | Scrophulariaceae |
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| Product Description: | An herb reaching a height of about 50 centimeters. The leaves are opposite, pointed at both ends, usually widest near the base, have toothed margins, and from 3-12cm in length. The flowers are about a centimeter long, purplish, and occur in clusters on stems which are found in the axils of the leaves or terminate the leafy branches |
| NTFP Classification: | Exudates and extracts, Food and food ingredients (plant-derived), Feed, fodder and fuelwood |
DISTRIBUTION
| Countries Found: | Philippines |
| Description: | this species is distributed from Luzon to Palawan |
USES AND PARTS USED
| Parts Used: | other |
| Uses: | The plant is aromatic and is used in cooking. It is also utilized to perfume the hair |
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| Partners: | Bureau of Forestry, Philippines |
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