Malanangka PRODUCT NAME
Gymnartocarpus woodii, Merr. SCIENTIFIC NAME
| Common Name: | Malanangka |
| Local Name: | Anubing-kadios, anubing na nangka (Laguna); Bayuko (Camarines); Biga (Samar); Buratu (Cagayan); Malabokbok (Zambales); Malanangka (Bataan, Laguna); Pangi (Zambales); Sulipa (Bataan); Tabuli (Camarines). |
| Family: | Moraceae |
| Other Species of Same Genera: | |
| Product Description: | A tree reaching a height of about 20m and a diameter of about 40cm. The leaves are alternate, oblong, pointed at the tip, rounded or pointed at the base, 8-15cm long, 5-7cm wide. The fruits are rounded, 6-9cm in diameter, and contains 6-12 chestnut-like seeds, 2-3cm long. |
| NTFP Classification: | Food and food ingredients (plant-derived) |
DISTRIBUTION
| Countries Found: | Philippines |
| Description: | This species occurs in central and northern Luzon, Mindanao, Samar and Leyte. |
USES AND PARTS USED
| Parts Used: | seeds |
| Uses: | The seeds are eaten either roasted or boiled. |
| Origin: | |
| Management Practices: | |
| Market Information: | |
| Partners: | Bureau of Forestry, Philippines |
PARTNERS INVOLVED IN ACTIVITIES CONCERNING THIS NTFP
| Duration: | |
| Activity: | |
| External Links: |
