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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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