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Under normal circumstances in the absence of stimulus, the cells located at the multicellular swelling called pulvini(singular, pulvinus) of the makahiya plant are filled with water, a condition referred to as turgidity. Upon exposure to outside stimulus such as touch, wind, heat or intense light, an electrical signal is generated. This electrical signal is converted into a chemical signal causing the potassium ions and water molecules to diffuse out of the cells of the pulvini into the intracellular spaces. Consequently, turgor pressure is lost inside the cells resulting in the collapse of these cells. In effect, the makahiya plant responds by closing its leaflets.
Source: Exploring Life Through Science: Biology (John Donnie A. Ramos and Anna Cherylle Morales-Ramos with coordinator Gloria de Castro-Bernas, Ph.D., Copyright 2006, page 231)
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Where the makahiya plant live?
the makahiya plant is a dako sya og mata
Describe the roots of makahiya plant?
you see, when you look at the makahiya root.. you can see that it looks like a root.. hahaha!!!.. peace!..hehe
What are the components of pesticide that can be found in makahiya Mimosa pudica?
secrettt.................:)
What is the scientific name of makahiya?
Makahiya is found throughout the Philippines and is found wild everywhere on Mt. Banahaw. It is not cultivated, and is considered a weed. The Tagalog name, and suggested by the scientific name, means "sensitive." The reason it is given this name is that upon human touch the leaves contract and appear to wilt, but then open up again a short time later. Makahiya is known as a diuretic, and is considered alterant and anti asthmatic. It is used for urinary complaints, and is useful in diseases arising from corrupt blood and bile. the scientific name of makahiya is """SENSITIVE"""
Is the makahiya plant capable of irritability?
The Makahiya plant, sensitive plant or Mimosa pudica is sensitive to touch (it folds up when touched) but one can not attribute 'irritability' to a plant because plants do not have emotions.
What is the harmful parts of makahiya?
the harmful part of makahiya is the thorns can be found in the stem of makahiya
How do makahiya protect them from their enemies?
The makahiya protect themselves by flipping their leaves
Where the makahiya plant live?
the makahiya plant is a dako sya og mata
Does makahiya have seed?
yes
Is a makahiya itchy?
yes
Is makahiya a vine?
vine
What is the English term for damong makahiya?
The English term for "damong makahiya" is "sensitive plant" or "touch-me-not plant."
Climax of legend of Makahiya?
Makahiya, lost after a Spanish looting raid in the Philipines, was thought to have reappeared as a delicate flower named after her.
Describe the roots of makahiya plant?
you see, when you look at the makahiya root.. you can see that it looks like a root.. hahaha!!!.. peace!..hehe
How can be a makahiya become a tea?
squeeze it
What are the use of makahiya?
The plant saves.
What is the English term for makahiya?
touch-me-not
