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Hinggiu-na-puti PRODUCT NAME

Streptocaulon baumii Decne. SCIENTIFIC NAME

Common Name: Hinggiu-na-puti
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Family: Asclepiadaceae
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Product Description: A woody vine. The leaves are opposite, round or heart-shaped at the base, pointed at the tip and from 7-13cm long. The flowers are numerous and very small. The fruit is about 6cm long and 5mm in diameter, cylindrical, and pointed at the tip. It contains numerous black seeds crowned with silky hairs.
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DISTRIBUTION

Countries Found: Philippines
Description: This species is widely distributed in the Philippines

USES AND PARTS USED

Parts Used: other
Uses: This vine is used for tying purposes
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Market Information:
Partners: Bureau of Forestry, Philippines

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