Dracaena porteri Baker
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Chegar, Perah, Pahang, Malaysia.Dracaena porteri Baker. Asparagaceae. CN: [Malay - Jejuang, Lenjuang, Lenjuanjuang, Senjuang, Juang-juang, Pecah kelambu kecil]. An indigenous understorey plant. This is a wild species with similar characteristics as the cultivated ornamental, D. fruticosa. Traditionally used as an anodyne and vermifuge; also for treatment of rheumatism, sores and aphrodisiac. Decoction of roots for hair treatment.Synonym(s):Draco porteri (Baker) Kuntze Pleomele porteri (Baker) N.E.Br. Ref and suggested reading:www.theplantlist.org/tpl/record/kew-304774Permaculture Plants, agaves and cacti By Jeff Nugentwww.archive.org/stream/malaymagicbeingi00skeauoft/malayma...www.flickr.com/photos/weefoong/5010649055/
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- Asparagales
- Asparagaceae (asparagus family)
- Dracaena (Dragon Trees)
- Dracaena porteri
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