Gutta-percha PRODUCT NAME
Palaquium ahernianum Merr. SCIENTIFIC NAME
| Common Name: | Gutta-percha |
| Local Name: | Kalapia, Kalipaya (Zamboanga); Salikut (Surigao); Salukot (Bukidnon). |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
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| Product Description: | A tree reaching a height of about 40m and a diameter of 1.5 meters. The leaves are alternate, pointed at both ends, wider toward the tip than near the base, from 12-20cm long, the lower surface velvety and with a rusty color. The flowers occur singly or in groups of 2 or 3 on wart-like growths on the stems. The fruits are one-seeded, somewhat rounded, and about 2.5cm in diameter |
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DISTRIBUTION
| Countries Found: | Philippines |
| Description: | This species is apparently confined to Mindanao |
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| Partners: | Bureau of Forestry, Philippines |
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