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Mamaued PRODUCT NAME

Columbia blancoi Rolfe. SCIENTIFIC NAME

Common Name: Mamaued
Local Name: Anilau, Mamadling, Mamaued, Mamued (Rizal); Keddeng (Iloko, Benguet).
Family: Tiliaceae
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Product Description: A small tree attaining a height of about 10 meters. The leaves are hairy, pointed at the apex, rounded or heart-shaped at the base, from 12-30cm long, and with toothed margins. The flowers are pink or yellow in large terminal panicles. The fruits are ovoid capsules about 1cm long and with 2-4 wings.
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DISTRIBUTION

Countries Found: Philippines
Description: This species has been reported only from Luzon

USES AND PARTS USED

Parts Used: bark, bast
Uses: A weak rope is made from the bast of this tree.
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Partners: Bureau of Forestry, Philippines

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