Kayu-galu PRODUCT NAME
Sindora inermis Merr. SCIENTIFIC NAME
| Common Name: | Kayu-galu |
| Local Name: | Kayu-galu (Cotabato); Parina (Albay); Sinsud (Jolo, Manukmangka Is., Sibutu Is.). |
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| Product Description: | A tree reaching a height of about 30m and a diameter of about 75 centimeters. The leaves are alternate and pinnate with 4-8 leaflets, which are opposite, somewhat leathery, smooth, somewhat rounded at the base, usually pointed at the tip, and from 5-10cm in length. The flowers are borne on compound, hairy inflorescences. The fruit is flattened, somewhat inequalateral, about 7cm long, and 5cm wide. |
| NTFP Classification: | Medicinal, aromatics and cosmetics, Crafts and furniture making |
DISTRIBUTION
| Countries Found: | Philippines |
| Description: | This species is distributed from southern Luzon to Mindanao and Jolo |
USES AND PARTS USED
| Parts Used: | resin |
| Uses: | Resin should useful as perfume oil |
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| Partners: | Bureau of Forestry, Philippines |
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