Q. What are Makahiya leaves?
Makahiya is a diffusely spreading, half-woody herb, with branched stems up to 1 meter long, sparingly prickly with numerous deflexed, bristly hairs. The leaves are very sensitive, both pinnae and leaflets, folding when touched.
Q. What are two examples of modified leaves?
| Modification | Definition | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 1) Tendrils | The leaves are modified into slender wiry and coiled structures called leaf tendrils and support climbers to climb | Pisum Sativum |
| 2) Spines | The leaves modified into a pointed structure and usually protect them from herbivores. | Opuntia |
Q. What is the use of makahiya plant?
It majorly possesses antibacterial, antivenom, antifertility, anticonvulsant, antidepressant, aphrodisiac, and various other pharmacological activities. The herb has been used traditionally for ages, in the treatment of urogenital disorders, piles, dysentery, sinus, and also applied on wounds.
Q. Where does makahiya grow?
The species is native to the Caribbean and South and Central America, but is now a pantropical weed, and can now be found in the Southern United States, South Asia, East Asia, Micronesia, Australia and South Africa as well….
| Mimosa pudica | |
|---|---|
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
Q. Is flower a modified leaf?
Flowers are modified leaves, or sporophylls, organized around a central stalk. Although they vary greatly in appearance, all flowers contain the same structures: sepals, petals, carpels, and stamens. The peduncle attaches the flower to the plant.
Q. Is Onion a modified leaf?
The scales of the onion bulb are actually modified leaves that provide protection from water loss. Onions come in red, purple, brown, white, and yellow varieties.
Q. What is the habitat of makahiya?
Habitat: Mimosa or makahiya in Filipino is a common weed widely distributed in the Philippines in open, moist, waste places, open grasslands and open thickets, at low and medium altitudes in settled areas. This pantropic weed is introduced from tropical America.
Q. How does the mimosa plant work?
When the Mimosa pudica, commonly known as the sensitive plant, is touched by another organism, its leaves fold in upon themselves and its stems droop. The leaves of mimosa plants fold when touched, opening again in a few minutes.
Q. What is benefit of Makahiya?
While small, the makahiya plant uses are wide and varied, offering numerous health benefits. The plant is believed to provide relief for asthma and is also considered antibacterial, analgesic, antidepressant, antispasmodic, and diuretic, among many others.
Q. What is the characteristic of a makahiya plant?
Makahiya is a diffusely spreading, half-woody herb, with branched stems up to 1 meter long, sparingly prickly with numerous deflexed, bristly hairs. The leaves are very sensitive, both pinnae and leaflets, folding when touched. What is the structure of Makahiya plant?
Q. Where does the makahiya plant produce carbon disulfide?
The species’ roots produce carbon disulfide, which selectively inhibits colonization of the rhizosphere by mycorrhizal and pathogenic fungi (Feng and others 1998). This plant occurs in croplands, orchards, pastures, mowed areas, roadsides, and areas disturbed by construction. It may grow as a single plant or in tangled thickets.
Q. How big does a makahiya Mimosa plant get?
Makahiya is a diffusely spreading, half-woody herb, with branched stems up to 1 meter long, sparingly prickly with numerous deflexed, bristly hairs. The leaves are very sensitive, both Pinnae are usually 4, digitately arranged at the end of each petiole, and 4 to 9 centimeters long.
Q. How is makahiya a good source of antioxidants?
Makahiya has been found to be a good source of antioxidants. This plant contains phytochemicals and vitamins that have antioxidant properties. They also found superoxide dismutate in makahiya which is a powerful antioxidant. 14. Has Anti-inflammatory Properties
