Banilad PRODUCT NAME
Sterculia philippinesis Merr. SCIENTIFIC NAME
| Common Name: | Banilad |
| Local Name: | Bannakalau (Ilocos Sur); Banilad, Banikad (Mindoro, Guimaras); Malagasaha (Laguna). |
| Family: | Sterculiaceae |
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| Product Description: | A tree reaching a height of 30m and a diameter of 65cm. It has very large, heart-shaped leaves up to 35cmin length. The flowers are small, pink or red, and borne in considerable numbers on compound inflorescences. The fruits are large and red. |
| NTFP Classification: | Crafts and furniture making |
DISTRIBUTION
| Countries Found: | Philippines |
| Description: | This species is widely distributed in Luzon and the Bisaya Islands |
USES AND PARTS USED
| Parts Used: | bark, bast |
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| Partners: | Bureau of Forestry, Philippines |
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