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Palindan PRODUCT NAME

Orania palindan (Blanco) Merr. Orania Philippinensis Merr.  SCIENTIFIC NAME

Common Name: Palindan
Local Name: Ambobanga (Cagayan); Banga (Bisaya); Baranggoi, Bunga, Niogniogan, Palindan (Tagalog).
Family: Arecaceae/Palmae
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Product Description: This palm is sylvan. In habit somewhat resembles the coconut palm and is decidedly ornamental. It reaches a height of 6m and a stem diameter of 30 centimeters
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Countries Found: Philippines 
Description: This species is growing in forested valleys at low and medium altitudes 

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Partners: Bureau of Forestry, Philippines

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