Bating PRODUCT NAME
Castanopsis philippensis Vid. SCIENTIFIC NAME
| Common Name: | Bating |
| Local Name: | Bating, Bayuktuan (Rizal); Talakatak (Camarines); Ulayan (Samar). |
| Family: | Fagaceae |
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| Product Description: | A tree which is usually 15-25m in height and reaches a diameter of 50cm. The leaves are alternate, smooth, pointed at both ends, and from 4-15cm long. The fruit grows on spikes, and contains an edible, oblong nut up to 3.5cm in length. |
| NTFP Classification: | Medicinal, aromatics and cosmetics, Food and food ingredients (plant-derived) |
DISTRIBUTION
| Countries Found: | Philippines |
| Description: | This species has been reported from Rizal, Camarines, Mindoro, Samar, and Leyte. It is apparently abundant |
USES AND PARTS USED
| Parts Used: | other |
| Uses: | The flavour resembles that of a chestnut. |
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| Partners: | Bureau of Forestry, Philippines |
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