Hanopol PRODUCT NAME
Conocephalus violaceus (Blanco) Merr. SCIENTIFIC NAME
| Common Name: | Hanopol |
| Local Name: | Anopol (Albay); Anupol (Tayabas); Bagauak, Hanopol (Rizal, Laguna, Camarines, Polillo); Kanupul (Tayabas); Tagimi (Basilan). |
| Family: | Moraceae |
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| Product Description: | A large vine with alternate leaves, which are pointed at the tip and usually rounded at the base. They are about 12-15cm wide and 15-20cm in length. The flowers are purple or white, and are borne in dense heads |
| NTFP Classification: | Exudates and extracts |
DISTRIBUTION
| Countries Found: | Philippines |
| Description: | Hanopol is common in forests at low and medium altitudes from northern Luzon to Mindanao. It also occurs from India to Malaya. |
USES AND PARTS USED
| Parts Used: | stems |
| Uses: | When this vine is cut, water exudes in such copious quantities that it is used for drinking purposes and for cooking rice |
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| Partners: | When this vine is cut, water exudes in such copious quantities that it is used for drinking purposes and for cooking rice |
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| External Links: | http://www.bpi.da.gov.ph/Publications/mp/html/h/hanopol.htm |
