Katmon PRODUCT NAME
Dillenia philppinensis Rolfe. SCIENTIFIC NAME
| Common Name: | Katmon |
| Local Name: | Balobayauak (Negros); Biskan (Benguet); Dingin (Zambales); Kalambugi (Lanao); Kambug (Port Banga); Katmon (Cagayan, Zambales, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Bataan, Rizal, Cavite, Batangas, Tayabas, Polillo, Camarines, Mindoro, Sorsogon, Guimaras Is., Masbate, Cebu, Samar, Agusan, Cotabato, Lanao, Zamboanga, Basilan); Palali (Camiguin Is.); Pamamalien (Pangasinan). |
| Family: | Dilleniaceae |
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| Product Description: | A tree reaching a height of about 17m and a diameter of about 55 centimeters. The leaves are leathery, shiny, somewhat oval in shape, and coarsely toothed. The flowers are showy, about 15cm in diameter, with large, white petals. The fruit is rounded and contains a soft, fleshy, green pulp which is edible, with a flavour somewhat like that of an apple. |
| NTFP Classification: | Food and food ingredients (plant-derived) |
DISTRIBUTION
| Countries Found: | Philippines |
| Description: | This species is very common and widely distributed in the Philippine Islands. It is very ornamental tree, but is seldom cultivated |
USES AND PARTS USED
| Parts Used: | fruits |
| Uses: | The fruit is edible and it is refreshing when eaten in the woods. It makes an excellent sauce or jam. It is also used for flavoring fish |
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| Partners: | Bureau of Forestry, Philippines |
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