Malatampoi PRODUCT NAME
Eugenia xanthophylla C. B. Rob. SCIENTIFIC NAME
| Common Name: | Malatampoi |
| Local Name: | Apnig, Lapinig (Sorsogon); Balakbak, Baloklok (Zambales); Barakbak (Ilocos Sur, Nueva Ecija); Bislot, Tampoi-gubat (Rizal); Kayogpog, Kayokos, Kayugkok, Malayambo (Tayabas); Malatampui (Negros Occidental); Panglumbuyen (Pangasinan); Tampoi, Tampui (Mindoro). |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
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| Product Description: | A tree reaching a height of about 20m and a diameter of about 50 centimeters. The leaves are opposite, smooth, smooth, pointed at both ends, and from 7-15cm or more in length. The flowers are white. The fruit is about 2 or 2.5cm in diameter |
| NTFP Classification: | Food and food ingredients (plant-derived) |
DISTRIBUTION
| Countries Found: | Philippines |
| Description: | This species is widely distributed in the forests of Luzon and the Visayan Islands |
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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