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Tan A. L., . and Sum S. P., . and Chang Y. S., . (2010) Some observations on the morphological characteristics of Labisia pumila Kacip Fatimah at Pasoh Forest Reserve Negeri Sembilan Malaysia. [Proceedings Paper]
Abstract
Labisia pumila locally known as kacip fatimah is a popular herb used in traditional Malay medicine for women. At least four varieties of L. pumila are found in Malaysia and all of them are called kacip -fatimah. Plant characterisation will help to establish the range of variation in a taxon. A study with the aim-to establish the range of variation within each of the varieties of L. pumila was carried out in Pasoh Forest Reserve Negeri Sembilan Peninsular Malaysia. Two sites namely the Nature Trail and Arboretum were selected for this study. Selected samples of all varieties of L. pumila encountered were collected and the leaf morphology examined. The distribution of L. pumila varieties in the Arboretum and along about 2 km of Nature Trail was also studied. From the results it was found that three varieties of L. pumila occurred at the Pasoh Forest Reserve namely L. pumila var. pumila L. pumilla var. alata and L. pumila var. lanceolata. In accordance to the descriptions the main character that differentiated the three varieties was the petiole. The marginate wing on the petiole delimited L. pumiIa var. pumila from L. pumila var. alata with broad wing. The terete petiole no wing of L. pumila var. lanceolata easily separated it from the rest. Labisia pumila var. alata was most dominant occupying about 61 of the L. pumila popUlation while L. pumila var. lanceolata was relatively rare consisting of only 3 at the study sites. It was also noted that L. pumila was a shade tolerant plant found in heavily to partially shaded areas with a preference to high humidity and non-water logged area.
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Abstract
Labisia pumila locally known as kacip fatimah is a popular herb used in traditional Malay medicine for women. At least four varieties of L. pumila are found in Malaysia and all of them are called kacip -fatimah. Plant characterisation will help to establish the range of variation in a taxon. A study with the aim-to establish the range of variation within each of the varieties of L. pumila was carried out in Pasoh Forest Reserve Negeri Sembilan Peninsular Malaysia. Two sites namely the Nature Trail and Arboretum were selected for this study. Selected samples of all varieties of L. pumila encountered were collected and the leaf morphology examined. The distribution of L. pumila varieties in the Arboretum and along about 2 km of Nature Trail was also studied. From the results it was found that three varieties of L. pumila occurred at the Pasoh Forest Reserve namely L. pumila var. pumila L. pumilla var. alata and L. pumila var. lanceolata. In accordance to the descriptions the main character that differentiated the three varieties was the petiole. The marginate wing on the petiole delimited L. pumiIa var. pumila from L. pumila var. alata with broad wing. The terete petiole no wing of L. pumila var. lanceolata easily separated it from the rest. Labisia pumila var. alata was most dominant occupying about 61 of the L. pumila popUlation while L. pumila var. lanceolata was relatively rare consisting of only 3 at the study sites. It was also noted that L. pumila was a shade tolerant plant found in heavily to partially shaded areas with a preference to high humidity and non-water logged area.
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| Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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| Additional Information: | Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. TP248.14 I61 2008 Call Number. |
| AGROVOC Term: | Myrsinaceae |
| AGROVOC Term: | Herbs herbaceous plants |
| AGROVOC Term: | Plant morphology |
| AGROVOC Term: | Traditional medicines |
| AGROVOC Term: | Forest reserves |
| AGROVOC Term: | Crop characters |
| AGROVOC Term: | Genetic variation |
| AGROVOC Term: | Species diversity |
| AGROVOC Term: | Leaf analysis |
| AGROVOC Term: | Petioles |
| Geographical Term: | MALAYSIA |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 05:15 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/13134 |
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