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Bukuan PRODUCT NAME

Strychnos multiflora Benth. SCIENTIFIC NAME

Common Name: Bukuan
Local Name: Abukobuko (Apayao); Bukuan (Cagayan); Tibanglan (Laguna).
Family: Loganiaceae
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Product Description: A vine. The leaves are opposite, smooth, rounded at the base, pointed at the tip, and from 10-18cm long. The flowers are small, white, and borne on compound inflorescences. The fruit is round, bright orange-red, and contains one flat seed
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DISTRIBUTION

Countries Found: Philippines
Description: This species is distributed from Luzon to Mindanao

USES AND PARTS USED

Parts Used: This species is distributed from Luzon to Mindanao
Uses: The vine is used for tying purposes
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Market Information:
Partners: Bureau of Forestry, Philippines

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