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盤龍木
Malaisia scandens
盤龍木
Scientific name: Malaisia scandens
Chinese common name: 盤龍藤、馬來藤、牛筋藤
Family: Moraceae
Morphology of the plant
How does this plant adapt to an aquatic environment ?
There are many small protruding stomata on the stem and thick leaves to resist the aquatic environment.
Native and current geographical distributions
Southeast China, Malaysia, the Philippines, Australia and the Pacific Islands.
pollination, and dispersal
entomophilous flower and dispersal by animals eating its fruits
applications
1. The larvae of the Lesser Purpura butterfly feed on herbivores and host plants.
2. Making ropes: The stem bark fibers are strong and can be used to make ropes.
3. Medicinal uses: Effects: Vine: dispels wind, dehumidifies, and relieves diarrhea.
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