Malaisis PRODUCT NAME
Malaisia scandens (Lour.) Planch. SCIENTIFIC NAME
| Common Name: | Malaisis |
| Local Name: | Hinggiu (Mindoro) sadak (Abra); Sigid (Negros); Malaisis (Tagalog). |
| Family: | Moraceae |
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| Product Description: | The leaves are alternate, smooth, somewhat oval, pointed at the tip, and from 5-12cm in length. The flowers are small and greenish white. The fruits are oval, red, and about 7mm long. |
| NTFP Classification: | Crafts and furniture making |
DISTRIBUTION
| Countries Found: | Philippines |
| Description: | This species is common and widely distributed in the Philippines forests. |
USES AND PARTS USED
| Parts Used: | stems |
| Uses: | The vine is used fro tying purposes, as in the construction of fish corrals. |
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| Partners: | Bureau of Forestry, Philippines |
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