Kamuling PRODUCT NAME
Grewia stylocarpa Warb. SCIENTIFIC NAME
| Common Name: | Kamuling |
| Local Name: | Agdang, Susumbig (Laguna); Apung, Balopo, Kamuling (Camarines); Balobo (Rizal, Lanao); Balebagun-gubat, Sosong-dalaga, Pating (Zambales); Balit (Negros); Barobo (Samar); Basilalang (Isabela); Balsakan (Tayabas); Kalumpit-puti (Batangas); Lanutan-puti (Ticao); Lapnisan (Leyte); Makaya (Palawan); Moling-moling (Tayabas, Camarines); Namut (Cagayan, Ilocos Norte); Ngano (Apayao); Paoli, Puled, Pulit (Cagayan); Porong (Mindoro, Negros); Susumbiik, Susumbik, Susungbiig (Bataan). |
| Family: | Tiliaceae |
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| Product Description: | A tree reaching a height of 15m and a diameter of 30 centimeters. The leaves are alternate, pointed at both ends, and up to about 25cm in length. The flowers are small, yellow, and borne on compound inflorescences |
| NTFP Classification: | Food and food ingredients (plant-derived) |
DISTRIBUTION
| Countries Found: | Philippines |
| Description: | This species is very common and widely distributed from northern Luzon to southern Mindanao |
USES AND PARTS USED
| Parts Used: | fruits |
| Uses: | The fruits have an edible pulp of good flavor |
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| Partners: | Bureau of Forestry, Philippines |
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