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English Name:
English Name:
Waltheria Indica
Scientific Name:
Scientific Name:
Waltheria americana
Uses:
Uses:
Treats many ailments including asthma, arthritic joints, and inflammatory disorders,and a sore throat.
Description:
Description:
= A member of the Malvaceae (hibiscus) family, this species has light green fuzzy leaves and a tiny yellow flower. The small hairs on the teardrop shaped leaves with a serrated edge, can be found all over the entire plant and can sometimes give it a silver/ gray appearance. Also appearing with fuzzy buds on the tips of branches.
Habitat:
Habitat:
Tropics and Warmer Subtropics
Propagation:
Propagation:
Propagation by Seeds. Dry them in a paper bag for about a week and strain the resulting material through a sieve to separate the seeds. NTBG recommends sowing the seeds in a potting mix of 2 parts sterile potting mix and 1 part perlite or fine ash.
ʻŌlelo Noʻeau:
ʻŌlelo Noʻeau:
Historically, 'Uhaloa was used by Ancient Hawaiians to heal a sore throat. It is said that they would chew the bark or roots of the plant.
'Uhaloa at Kipuka Farmacy
Fuzzy silvery leaves
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