Etymology | Genus | unknown |
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Species | unknown | |
Family | Menispermaceae | |
Synonyms | - | |
Common Names | Akar Kunyit | |
Status | Native: Common | |
Form | Climber | |
Native Distribution | Indochina, Malesia |
The stem of the Akar Kunyit produces a yellow sap, which is used to dye mattings or clothes (Globinmed, 2016). Some traditional medicinal uses include the treatment of Syphilitic ulcers, wounds as antiseptic, hepatitis, dysentery and gastritis.
Fibraurea tinctoria in Kent Ridge Park (2020).
Ripe clusters of fruits.
Leaf upper surface.
Leaf lower surface.
Long petiole.
Globinmed. (2016) Fibraurea tinctoria Lour. Global Information Hub on Integrated Science, Institute of Medical Research, Ministry of Health, Malaysia. http://www.globinmed.com. Accessed on 21-Feb-2020.