▶️ Donax canniformis

by Sarah on June 06, 2023 in Marantaceae

Traditional Herbs from Donax canniformis

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Prepare enough young bamban stems.
Cut the stems and the liquid that comes out is rubbed on the snakebite or boils and then wrapped with a clean cloth.

What is Donax canniformis Looks like??

Parts of Donax canniformis that could be used

Leaves
Fruit
Roots
Stem

Donax canniformis Distribution

Originates from India via Southeast Asia, South China, Taiwan and Polynesia. Bamban is a biological resource that grows in swamp areas and has been used by the community as a raw material for woven handicrafts. The bark of the bamban plant used as raw material for weaving has a hard texture.
Agroecology of Donax canniformis
Bamban is often found growing wild on the banks of water or wet places, as well as bamboo forests. Grows well up to a height of 1,000 m above sea level. Likes open places and exposed to direct sunlight.
Morphology of Donax canniformis

Fibrous roots with bright brown rhizomes.
Dark green round, long-segmented stems.
Single-stemmed leaves with broad ovate to oblong strands.
Flowers have inflorescences that often branch at the base , up to 20 cm long. Petals are white, oval-triangular, glabrous, white to pale cream, dry without breaking.
Seeds are brown, consisting of 1-2 seeds per fruit.

Cultivation of Donax canniformis
Propagated generatively by seedlings and seeds (seeds are sown first) and vegetatively by stem cuttings.

Donax canniformis, more details :

Chemical Content of Donax canniformis
Saponins, flavonoids, cardiac glycosides, polyphenols, tannins, phytosterols, terpenoids, steroids, alkaloids.
Benefits of Donax canniformis
Medicine for diabetes, boils, eyes, reduces swelling, cures snake bites, has antibacterial and antioxidant activity.
Simplisia of Donax canniformis

Take fresh roots then clean with running water.
Drain and dry in direct sunlight or in an oven at 40\u02daC until the water content is less than 10%.
After drying, store in clean, airtight plastic .

Another Facts for Donax canniformis :

Synonym of Donax canniformis
Actoplanes canniformis (G.Forst.) K.Schum., Arundastrum grande (Miq.) Kuntze� , Clinogyne dichotoma Salisb. ex Benth.� � , �
Habitus of Donax canniformis
Herb. Annual herb, grows in clumps, reaches 1.5-4 m high
Habitat of Donax canniformis