The ethnobotany of Iraya Mangyans of Barangay Caagutayan, San Teodoro, Oriental, Mindoro
Date of Publication
1995
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Biology
College
College of Science
Department/Unit
Biology
Abstract/Summary
An ethnobotanical study of the Iraya Mangyans was conducted in Barangay Caagutayan, San Teodoro, Oriental Mindoro. Of the 137 species of plants found useful to them, 81 of these were of food use, 51 were medicinal and others were for building, household, hunting and fishing, and for ornamental purposes.Bamboo or kawayan (Bambusa sp.) and coconut (Docosnucifers) were the plants with most number of uses. Ginger or luya (Zingiber officinale), on the other hand, was the plant used as remedy for most ailments.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU06908
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
70 leaves
Keywords
Mangyans; Ethnobotany--Mindoro; Plants; Useful; Medicinal plants
Recommended Citation
Bunquin, A. L. (1995). The ethnobotany of Iraya Mangyans of Barangay Caagutayan, San Teodoro, Oriental, Mindoro. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/1269
