Salugong-gubat PRODUCT NAME
Phaleria cumingi F.-Vill. SCIENTIFIC NAME
| Common Name: | Salugong-gubat |
| Local Name: | Bari (Mindoro); Butigan (Masbate); Malakakao, Salugong-babae, Salugong-gubat Rizal); Salugo (Camarines); Tuka (Cagayan). |
| Family: | Thymelaeaceae |
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| Product Description: | A tree reaching a height of 8 meters. The leaves are opposite, smooth, pointed at the tip, rounded, or pointed at the base, and 8-35cm long. The flowers are white. About 3.5-4.5cm long, and occur in small clusters. The fruits are red. |
| NTFP Classification: | Exudates and extracts |
DISTRIBUTION
| Countries Found: | Philippines |
| Description: | This species is widely distributed in Luzon and the Bisaya Islands |
USES AND PARTS USED
| Parts Used: | bark, bast |
| Uses: | The bark is used as twine or making rope |
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| Partners: | Bureau of Forestry, Philippines |
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