Galonut PRODUCT NAME
Anacolosa luzoniensis, Merr. SCIENTIFIC NAME
| Common Name: | Galonut |
| Local Name: | Alluloi, Mabignai (Bataan); Galo (Cavite); Castañas (Spanish-Mindoro); Matobato (Masbate); Gu-pa (Nueva Viscaya). |
| Family: | Urticaceae |
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| Product Description: | A tree reaching a height of 15m or more, and a diameter of 50cm. The leaves are alternate, and somewhat pointed at both ends. The flowers are small, yellow, and occur in small clusters. |
| NTFP Classification: | Food and food ingredients (plant-derived) |
DISTRIBUTION
| Countries Found: | Philippines |
| Description: | It is apparently rare and is never cultivated |
USES AND PARTS USED
| Parts Used: | seeds |
| Uses: | Nut which is of good quality and flavor. |
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| Partners: | Bureau of Forestry, Philippines |
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