Katmon-bayani PRODUCT NAME
Dillenia megalantha Merr. SCIENTIFIC NAME
| Common Name: | Katmon-bayani |
| Local Name: | Katmon (Leyte, Sorsogon, Samar, Camarines); Katmon-bayani (Tayabas). |
| Family: | Dilleniaceae |
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| Product Description: | A tree reaching a height of about 39m and a diameter of about a meter. The leaves are very large, and prominently toothed. The flowers are yellow, and about 10cm in diameter. The fruits are large and rounded. The edible part is green, fleshy, and juicy, with an acid taste. It is suitable for preserves. |
| NTFP Classification: | Food and food ingredients (plant-derived) |
DISTRIBUTION
| Countries Found: | Philippines |
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USES AND PARTS USED
| Parts Used: | fruits |
| Uses: | The fruit is edible |
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| Partners: | Bureau of Forestry, Philippines |
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