Dayak Onion, Bawang Bukit, Mala Bawang or Bawang Huma are among the names for this plant. Its scientific name is Eleutherine palmifolia (L.) Merr and it is a medicinal plant that is use by the Dayak tribe in Borneo.
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Bought a handful from the day market in Pekan, Pahang sold by an Aborigine in that area and I want to try and plant in in my Aquaponics set.
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Few bulb planted in my gutter growbed,
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and a few more in the ornamental set.
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A few bulbs I planted in normal dirt, just to make sure if the aquaponics trial fail at least I still have few left to try again.
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Various studies done on this plant on its medicinal properties. Traditionally used as diuretic, vermifuge, abortifacient, antifertility agent.
