The training was conducted on 22 September 2022 with the aim to expose the participants with the principles and techniques in phytochemical screening of plant extracts. Twenty four extracts of selected plant species of the forest were screened and mostly were positive for saponins, alkaloids and triterpene/steroid. Previous Next
Herbarium voucher specimens are preserved plant specimens that serve as a verifiable and permanent record of species for scientific purposes. In this training, the participants were exposed to the procedures of preparing the voucher specimens as part of the required skills. The training was conducted in three parts as follows: Read more…
25 July, Kuantan – Site Visit by the Honorable Rector, Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Dato Dzulkifli Abdul Razak to IIUM Forest of ‘Ilm” During the visit, the rector was accompanied by Prof. Azmi Md Nor, Campus Director of IIUM Kuantan and Dr. Juliana Md. Jaffri, Dean, Kulliyyah of Pharmacy. He Read more…
Trail Placement and Clearing – 7th & 14th June 2022 Continuation from previous Recce program, a trail placement and clearing activities have been successfully conducted on 7th and 14th June 2022. With manpower from KOP and DBSB staff, we have successfully clearing and marking trail paths. Previous Next
Recce Activity for IIUM Forest of ‘Ilm – 23rd & 24th March 2022 IIUM Forest of I’lm is a forest conservation (SDG) project initiated by Kulliyyah of Pharmacy which is located at the secondary forest nearby the kulliyyah’s building. The project is aimed mainly for educational purposes. Alhamdulillah, a recce Read more…
81 Cemperai – Cempereia manillana Merr. – Opiliaceae Other names: Cheperi, chimpri, pokok kucing-kucing.[1] General information: A tree or shrub, usually about 4–8 m tall, reaching 20 m. Its flowers grow on the stem and trunk.[1] Distinguish botanical characteristics: Slash wood white to cream. Leaves glabrous, ovate, oblong or lanceolate.[2] Read more…
80 Medang Payung Daun Besar – Actinodaphne macrophylla Nees – Lauraceae Other names: Updating General information: Updating Distinguish botanical characteristics: Updating Uses: Updating Major/bioactive phytochemicals: Updating References: Updating 79 – Senyamuk – Guioa diplopetala (Hassk.) Radlk. 81 – Cemperai – Cempereia manillana (Blume} Merr.
78 Medang – Beilschmiedia glabra Kosterm. – Lauraceae Other names: Updating General information: Updating Distinguish botanical characteristics: Updating Uses: Updating Major/bioactive phytochemicals: Updating References: Updating 77 – Tepus – Etlingera metriocheilos (Griff.) R.M.Sm. var. meteiocheilos 79 – Senyamuk – Guioa diplopetala (Hassk.) Radlk
77 Tepus – Etlingera metriocheilos (Griff.) R.M.Sm. var. meteiocheilos – Zingiberaceae [1] Synonym: Hornstedtia spathulata Ridl. [1] Other names: Tepus darah, Tepus merah, Kantan merah [1] General information: Herb to 4 m tall; lowland and hill forest; widespread. [1] Distinguish botanical characteristics: Leaf – dark green above, dark purple-red beneath Read more…
74 Durian Hantu – Coelostegia griffithii Benth. & Hook.f. – Malvaceae Other names: Updating General information: Updating Distinguish botanical characteristics: Updating Uses: Updating Major/bioactive phytochemicals: Updating References: Updating 73 – Garcinia nigrolineata Planch. ex T. Anderson 75 – Putat – Barringtonia pendula (Griff.) Kurz