Botany
An erect shrub growing to a height of 1.5 to 3.5 meters. Leaves are simple, somewhat rounded and concave, saucerlike, 6 to 12 cm wide, heart-shaped at the base and distantly toothed in the margins.

Distribution
Occasionally planted for ornamental purposes.
Rarely flowers in the Philippines.

Parts used
Leaves and roots.

Uses
Folkloric
• Leaves are dipped in boiling water and applied hot to the region opposite the bladder to induce urination.
• Leaves and roots are mixed with parsley and used as diuretic.
• Leaves are used for dressing ulcers.

Availability
Wildcrafted.