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Local name: Bonga-bonga, bilanamanut, lupo
Family: Amaranthaceae
Morphological Classification: Broadleaf
This is a common weed in rice fields.
Common name: Phasey Bean (Macroptilium lathyroides (L.) Urb.)
Local name: Balabalatong
Family: Papilionaceae (Leguminosae)
EPPO Code: PHSLY
Morphological classification: Broadleaf
Grows in: Rainfed lowland ricefields
Life cycle: Annual
Means of reproduction: Seeds
Distinguishing characteristics: An erect legume that has branchy and woody stems. Leaves are three (trifoliate) and are ovate to lanceolate. Flowers are red-purple. The weed also has green (young) to brown (mature), long and slender pods that bear seeds.
Local name: Ar-aritos, bahu-baho, buntot-leon, elepante, kambra-kambra, higad-higaran;
Family: Heliotropiaceae (Boraginaceae);
EPPO Code: HEOIN;
Morphological classification: Broadleaf;
Grows in: Rainfed lowland ricefields;
Life cycle: Annual;
Means of reproduction: Seeds;
Distinguishing characteristics: It has erect and branched growth habit. It has stem that is covered with hairs; leaves that are ovate to oblong-ovate with rough surfaces; and flowers that are positioned on one side with lavender to white corolla.
