Abroma, Devil’s cotton (English); Abrome (French); Kakaomalv PRODUCT NAME
Abroma fastuosa Jacq. (A. augusta L.) SCIENTIFIC NAME
| Common Name: | Abroma, Devil’s cotton (English); Abrome (French); Kakaomalve, Abrome (German) |
| Local Name: | An-nabo, Anabo (Apayao, Ilocos Norte and Sur, Benguet, Abra, Union, Tarlac, Zambales, Bataan, Manila, Rizal, Laguna, Tayabas, Negros); Anabu (Pampanga); Anafu (Nueva Viscaya); Anabong (Rizal, Negros Oriental, Bohol); Sayapo (Cotabato); Ambong (Bulacan, Batangas, Cavite, Bataan, Laguna, Rizal, Tayabas); Bago (Sorsogon); Bodobodo (Ilocos Norte); Nabo Cagayan, Negros, Bohol); Negegan (Batanes Is.); Pakalkal (Pampanga); Sayapu (Moro). |
| Family: | Sterculiaceae |
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| Product Description: | A shrub or small tree. The leaves and stems are covered with stiff, irritating hairs. The leaves are alternate, heart-shaped, 10-30cm in length, and with toothed margins. The flowers are yellow and 5cm in diameter. The fruits are thin-walled, five-angled capsules. The bast fiber is silky and very strong |
| NTFP Classification: | Exudates and extracts, Other commercial and industrial uses |
DISTRIBUTION
| Countries Found: | Philippines |
| Description: | This species is widely distributed at low and medium altitudes in the settled areas and brush lands of the Philippines. It is sometimes cultivated |
USES AND PARTS USED
| Parts Used: | bark, bast |
| Uses: | Bast fiber is used for making rope, twine, fish lines, pouches, etc. |
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| Partners: | Bureau of Forestry, Philippines |
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