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Labuag PRODUCT NAME

Hibiscus surattensis Linn.  SCIENTIFIC NAME

Common Name: Labuag 
Local Name: Kalitoitoi (Palawan); Labuag (Capiz); Sabnit, Sapinit (Rizal). 
Family: Malvaceae
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Product Description: A spiny vine. The leaves are alternate, deeply lobed, and somewhat hairy, have toothed margins, and are up to about 7cm in diameter. The flower is large, yellowish or whitish, and tinged with red 
NTFP Classification: Food and food ingredients (plant-derived) 

DISTRIBUTION

Countries Found: Philippines 
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USES AND PARTS USED

Parts Used: leaves, leaflets 
Uses: The acid leaves are cooked as a condiment with meat or fish 
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Partners: Bureau of Forestry, Philippines

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