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Hanguana malayana

Hanguana Malayana

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Field Notes

Description:

Hanguana malayana is a perennial rhizomatous herb that grows up to 1-2 m in height. Two subspecies of Hanguana malayana are recognized: subspecies kassintu grows up to 1m tall and subspecies anthelmintica grows up to 2m tall.

Habitat:

Grow on primary and secondary forest from sea level up to 1600m.

Notes:

Hanguana malayana is native to the Philippines and surrounding areas including Peninsular Malaysia and Palau.
This species is found in open, muddy areas within rainforest and along the margins of lakes. Hanguana malayana subspecies kassintu is a terrestrial plant and subspecies anthelmintica is aquatic. Hanguana contains six species with a distribution from Sri Lanka south through Thailand to Australia.

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PublishedAugust 1, 2013

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