Polyscias scutellaria (Burm.f.) Fosberg

Daun mangkok (Polyscias scutellaria) is a shrub up to 2-6 meters tall of the Araliaceae family, one of Indonesia's native floral treasures commonly planted as a living hedge and yard ornamental. Its uniquely bowl-shaped young leaves are commonly eaten as fresh greens or in urap salad. Traditionally, daun mangkok is believed to be diuretic and help prevent hair loss.

An easy-growing plant with good adaptability. Often found as a wild plant or along riverbanks. Grows well at elevations of 1-200 m above sea level. Prefers open places exposed to sunlight or slightly sheltered.

• Stem woody, branching, round shaped, long, and straight.
• Leaves bowl-shaped, single, thick, round with a heart-shaped base, pinnate venation, dark green in color.
• Flowers compound, umbrella-shaped, green.
• Fruit a berry, flat, green.
• Seeds small, hard, and brown in color.

Propagated by seed, stem cuttings or air-layering from plants with good stems.

Polysciasaponin, carotenoids, β-carotene, anthocyanins, ascorbic acid, flavonoids, tannins, peroxidase, saponins, aurone, chalcone.

Diuretic, treats breast inflammation, prevents hair loss/promotes hair growth, prevents body odor, wound healing, promotes breast milk flow, relieves toothache.

• Prepare fresh daun mangkok leaves (old and young) then wash thoroughly with running water.
• Dry at room temperature for 3-4 days.
• Once dry, store in a closed container.

Mamanukan (Sunda), Godong mangkokan (Java), Puring (Madura), Daun koin, Daun papeda, Memangkokan (Sumatra).