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Annabo a dadaket PRODUCT NAME

Abelmoschus multilobatus Merr SCIENTIFIC NAME

Common Name: Annabo a dadaket
Local Name: Annabo a dadaket (Union)
Family: Malvaceae
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Product Description: A shrub reaching a height of 2-3 meters. It is usually covered with long, stiff, irritating hairs. The leaves are alternate, 8-12cm long, and divided into 4 or 7 lobes which are in turn divided into a number of lobes. The flowers are very large and yellow. 
NTFP Classification: Exudates and extracts, Crafts and furniture making

DISTRIBUTION

Countries Found: Philippines
Description: This species has been reported from Ilocos Norte, La Union, and Bataan. 

USES AND PARTS USED

Parts Used: bark, bast 
Uses: White fiber used for making rope are extracted from the bark
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