Bungang-ipot PRODUCT NAME
Areca ipot Becc. SCIENTIFIC NAME
| Common Name: | Bungang-ipot |
| Local Name: | Bungang-ipot, Ipod, Ipot, Mangipod, Saksik, Saksig (Tagalog). |
| Family: | Arecaceae |
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| Product Description: | This palm somewhat resembles a dwarf Areca catechu in habit. It never exceeds 4m in height and is often much smaller than this. The infructescence is very different from that of the above species, the fruits being densely crowded |
| NTFP Classification: | Ornamental plants |
DISTRIBUTION
| Countries Found: | Philippines |
| Description: | It is common in the towns surrounding Mount Banajao, in the provinces of Laguna and Tayabas, and in various provinces in southern Luzon, and in Polillo. It is chiefly planted for ornamental purposes |
USES AND PARTS USED
| Parts Used: | fruits |
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| Partners: | Bureau of Forestry, Philippines |
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| External Links: | http://zipcodezoo.com/Plants/A/Areca_ipot/ |
