Malubago PRODUCT NAME
Hibiscus tiliaceus Linn. SCIENTIFIC NAME
| Common Name: | Malubago |
| Local Name: | Alum (Zambales); Bago (Ilocos Norte, Abra); Balibago (Bontoc, Zambales, Tarlac, Bulacan, Manila, Tayabas, Polillo, Tarlac, Leyte); Balobago (Leyte); Dangliw (Bulacan); Danglog (Balabac Is.); Hanot (Batanes Is.); Malabago (Pangasinan, Sorsogon, Masbate, Camarines, Albay, Iloilo, Capiz, Mindoro, Lanao); Malibago (Marindoque, Bataan, Tayabas, Davie); Malubago (Camarines, Albay, Sorsogon); Mapola (Batangas); Mayambago (Camarines, Sorsogon); Mulabago (Cotabato). |
| Family: | Malvaceae |
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| Product Description: | A much-branched tree 4-12m in height. The leaves are 10-15cm long, alternate, hairy, rounded, the apex pointed, the base heart-shaped. The flowers are yellow with a purple center. The petals 5cm long and wide |
| NTFP Classification: | Exudates and extracts |
DISTRIBUTION
| Countries Found: | Philippines |
| Description: | This species is common throughout the Philippines. It is very easily propagated by means of cuttings |
USES AND PARTS USED
| Parts Used: | bark, bast |
| Uses: | The bast fibers make a fairly strong rope. The fiber is used for string, for tying cattle, and making hog traps |
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| Partners: | Bureau of Forestry, Philippines |
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