Kula PRODUCT NAME
Geodorum nutans (Presl.) Ames. SCIENTIFIC NAME
| Common Name: | Kula |
| Local Name: | Bandabok (Palawan); Cebullas del monte (Cavite); Kula (Manila); Lubi-lubi (Negros). |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
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| Product Description: | A terrestrial orchid with somewhat fleshy underground roots. It reaches a height of 70 centimeters. The s hoot bears 2 or 4 large leaves, which are variable in size. The leaves are rather narrow, pointed, and up to 35cm in length and 7cm in width. The flowering shoots are 20-25cm in length and leafless. The flowers are pale pink to purple, about 1cm long and numerous |
| NTFP Classification: | Exudates and extracts |
DISTRIBUTION
| Countries Found: | Philippines |
| Description: | This species is widely distributed in the Philippines and is also found in Formosa. It occurs particularly in thickets and open places |
USES AND PARTS USED
| Parts Used: | roots |
| Uses: | The tuberous roots contain a substance which is used as glue, especially in cementing together parts of mandolins, guitars, and other musical instruments. In preparing glue, the rhizomes are first cooked and then finely grated |
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| Partners: | Bureau of Forestry, Philippines |
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