Traditional Herbs from Rhododendron javanicum
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- Take all the parts of the cepokogeni plant as needed, wash them thoroughly.
- Boil all the ingredients until boiling.
- Strain and use for bathing.
What is Rhododendron javanicum Looks like??
Parts of Rhododendron javanicum that could be used
- Roots", "All Parts of the Plant
Rhododendron javanicum Distribution
Cepokogeni or Rhododendron javanicum is a flowering plant from the Ericaceae family which is widespread in Peninsular Malaysia, Indonesia (Sumatra, Java, Bali, Kalimantan and Sulawesi), the Philippines. This species is an endemic plant in Java and is one of the Azalea plants that is used as an icon of the Cibodas Botanical Gardens. Because of its beautiful flower structure and striking color, R. javanicum is widely planted by people as an ornamental plant and hedge plant, and is also used as a cut flower. This species resists shedding for up to one week even after being cut. R. javanicum is also believed to have health benefits. Where, Sabah people have used it in traditional medicine to overcome malaise.Agroecology of Rhododendron javanicum
R. javanicum is found in primary and secondary forests, and even in barren land near volcanic craters, as well as epiphytes in mangrove forests, from sea level to a height of 2,500 m above sea level. This species is tolerant of humidity and likes soil conditions with a slightly acidic pH (6.1 - 6.5).
Morphology of Rhododendron javanicum
- Taproot.
- Stems are round, growth direction is perpendicular, grooved surface (sulcatus), young stems are green, then turn brown when mature.
- Single leaves, 5-pointed leaves, oval to lanceolate , the base of the leaf is wide to narrow, the tip of the leaf is pointed to pointed, the edge of the leaf is flat, has a stem, the surface of the leaf is smooth, green in color, the veins are pinnate, the leaves are fleshy.
- Compound interest, has The flower petals (calyx) are disc-like. The flower corolla (corolla) is funnel-shaped, slightly fleshy, yellow, orange, red, or pink, glabrous on the outside, lobes obovate to subspatulate, number of flower petals 5. Stamens are 10 and red, while the flower pistils are 1 in number and red.
- Fruit capsules, elongated-cylindrical, greenish red.
Cultivation of Rhododendron javanicum
Vegetative propagation of plants through shoot cuttings and tissue culture.
Rhododendron javanicum, more details :
Chemical Content of Rhododendron javanicumPhenolic compounds.
Benefits of Rhododendron javanicum
Treating malaise (a condition of tiredness, discomfort and feeling unwell for which the cause is unknown).
Simplisia of Rhododendron javanicum
Another Facts for Rhododendron javanicum :
Synonym of Rhododendron javanicumVireya javanica Blume
Habitus of Rhododendron javanicum
Bush. Annual shrub, can grow up to 5 m.
Habitat of Rhododendron javanicum
- Forest
- Mountains
- Land
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