Family: Lamiaceae
Other name: Philippine glory bower, shooting star (Engl.), baliktaran (Tag.), uak-uak (Bis.), matang-kuwaw (Bik.)
Uses: Leaves are applied topically for wound healing and ulcers. Also used in tonic baths. Ornamental.
Description: It is a vigorous, rapid-growing medium to large-sized shrub growing up to 5meters high, native to the Philippines and Papua New Guinea. It is found on forest edges at low altitude.