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Huani PRODUCT NAME

Mangifera odorata Griff. SCIENTIFIC NAME

Common Name: Huani
Local Name: Huani (Zamboanga); Uani (Basilan).
Family: Anacardiaceae
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Product Description: A tree reaching a height of about 25m and a diameter of about 40 centimeters. The leaves are alternate, leathery, pointed at both ends, and about 25cm in length. The flowers are small and borne on rather large, compound inflorescence.
NTFP Classification: Food and food ingredients (plant-derived)

DISTRIBUTION

Countries Found: Philippines
Description: This species has been reported from Balabac, Zamboanga, and Basilan. It is cultivated at the Lamao Experiment Station

USES AND PARTS USED

Parts Used: fruits
Uses: Fruit is eaten and is similar to that cultivated mango
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Partners: Bureau of Forestry, Philippines

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