Scaphium macropodum
| Scaphium macropodum | |
|---|---|
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| S. macropodum in Malaysia | |
| Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Malvaceae |
| Genus: | Scaphium |
| Species: | S. macropodum |
| Binomial name | |
| Scaphium macropodum (Miq.) Buem. | |
Scaphium macropodum is a species of plant in the Sterculiaceae family. It is found in Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Scaphium macropodum is traditionally used in Malaysia for treating fevers, phlegm, coughs and sore throats, respiratory conditions, and to improve general health.
References
- World Conservation Monitoring Centre 1998. Scaphium macropodum. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 August 2007.
- Image and benefits of Malva Nut. hat uoi bay.