Batete PRODUCT NAME
Kingiodendron alternifolium Merr. SCIENTIFIC NAME
| Common Name: | Batete |
| Local Name: | Batete (Tayabas, Sorsogon, Ticao Is., Masbate); Danggai (Camarines, Tayabas, Albay, Sorsogon, Masbate); (Duka (Negros, Tablas Is., Leyte); Kalikit (Agusan); Kumagasaka, Palina (Agusan, Davao); Longbayau, Manogbayo (Agusan); Bagbalogo, Magabalogo (Samar); Palomaria (Zamboanga); Salalangin (Albay, Sorsogon); Sarok (Davao); Paina, Parina, Payina (Camarines, Albay, Sorsogon); Tua-an (Misamis). |
| Family: | Leguminosae |
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| Product Description: | A tree reaching a height of 30-35m and a diameter of 80-100 centimeters. The bark is 7-10mm thick, gray to gray brown with a yellowish tinge, and is shed in large scroll-shaped patches. The inner bark is red. The leaves are alternate, and simply compound with from 3-7, usually alternate, leaflets, which are small and borne on compound inflorescences. The fruits are rounded or oval, frequently somewhat flattened, 4-5cm long, and 3-4cm wide |
| NTFP Classification: | Exudates and extracts |
DISTRIBUTION
| Countries Found: | Philippines |
| Description: | This species is distributed from central Luzon to Mindanao |
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| Partners: | Bureau of Forestry, Philippines |
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