Kilob PRODUCT NAME
Gleichenia linearis, (Burm.) Clerke. SCIENTIFIC NAME
| Common Name: | Kilob |
| Local Name: | Gapingoi (Benguet); Kilog, Kilob, Tilab (Tagalog). |
| Family: | Gleicheniaceae |
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| Product Description: | Is characterized by large leaves which fork repeatedly and have a bud-like structure in the forks. |
| NTFP Classification: | Crafts and furniture making |
DISTRIBUTION
| Countries Found: | Philippines |
| Description: | This ferns common and widely distributed in the Philippines and frequently forms dense tangles in open places on mountains |
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| Management Practices: | Splints are prepared by cracking the outer covering of the very long leafstalks and pulling out the ribbon-like vascular bundles. The splints are excellent weaves for coiled baskets and are also used in making belts |
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| Partners: | Bureau of Forestry, Philippines |
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