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Abroma augusta is a large, spreading shrub or small tree. It can grows up to 10 metres tall. The plant provides a high quality fibre that is mainly used locally. It has local medicinal uses. Often harvested from the wild, it is also sometimes cultivated in tropical areas as a fibre crop and is sometimes grown as an ornamental.

Ulat kambal, Abroma augusta

Uses: Gynecological disorders, Induces menstruation, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Fever.

Chemical Composition: The root contains abromine (betaine), friedelin, abromasterol, abromasterol A, choline, beta-sitosterol, stigmasterol and octacosanol.

Abroma augusta