Katakataka is an erect juicy herb reaching more than a meter high. In other dialects, it is known as maritana, tapak-tapak. It is abundant in thickest and open places, and is also cultivated for ornamental purposes. The plant flowers from December to March.
Fro medicinal purpose, the entire plant may be collected the whole year round. The parts are chiefly used fresh. And for a very important reminder, preparations from katakataka should not be taken internally.
For sprains, eczema, infections, burns and headaches, just pund fresh material and apply as poultice on affected areas.
Katakataka can be identified through its leaves. They are simple, thick and juicy, with scalloped margins; roots and baby plants may arise from these margins. The flowers are hanging downward, red or purple in color. The fruits are dry, several seeded, opening on once side of the pod.
the scientific name of katakataka plant is Kalanchoe Pinnata....
the scientific name of katakataka plant is Kalanchoe Pinnata....
the root a Katakataka plant is a TAP ROOT HOPE IT WILL BE HELPFUL :D
the scientific name of katakataka plant is Kalanchoe Pinnata....
the scientific name of katakataka plant is Kalanchoe Pinnata....
Katakataka (scientific name: Kalanchoe pinnaia) is an erect juicy herb reaching more than a meter high. In other dialects, it is known as maritana, lapak-lapak and in English, life plant. It is' abundant in thicket and open places, and is also cultivated for or ornamental purposes. The plant flowers for December to March.For medicinal purpose, the entire plant may be collected the whole year round. The parts are chiefly used fresh. And for a very important reminder, preparations from katakataka should not be taken internally. For sprains, eczema, infections, burn and headaches, just pound fresh material and apply as poultice on afflicted areas. Katakataka can be identified through it leaves. They are simple, thick and juicy, with scalloped margins; roots and baby plants may arise from these margins. The flowers o katakataka are hanging downward, reddish or purplish. The fruits are dry, several seeded, opening on one side of the pod.hope it help a lot...
Green plant matter contains a lot of water. This makes it difficult to burn. While dried plant matter has much less if any moisture and thus burns readily.
Scientific name: Kalanchoe pinnata (Lam.) Pers.; English: Life plant, Life Plant, Miracle Leaf and the Goethe Plant; Tagalog: Kataka-taka; Malay : pokok setawar; Indonesian : cocor bebek.
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the root a Katakataka plant is a TAP ROOT HOPE IT WILL BE HELPFUL :D
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Any plant that is dry burns easily. Grasses are good for burning. Dead plants are usually dry and will burn easy.