Ongali PRODUCT NAME
Angelea everettii Merr. SCIENTIFIC NAME
| Common Name: | Ongali |
| Local Name: | Ongali (Negros); Kamagsa (Polillo); Kamaksa (Laguna). |
| Family: | Connaraceae |
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| Product Description: | A woody vine. The leaves are alternate, pinnate, and have three leaflets, which are 2.5-15cm long. The flowers are white and fragrant, the petals about 5mm long, occur in short racemes. The fruits are very rough and 1.5-2cm long; the seeds about 1cm long |
| NTFP Classification: | Crafts and furniture making |
DISTRIBUTION
| Countries Found: | Philippines |
| Description: | This species is fairly common in the forests, and is distributed from northern Luzon to Basilan. |
USES AND PARTS USED
| Parts Used: | stems |
| Uses: | The vine is used for tying purposes |
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| Partners: | Bureau of Forestry, Philippines |
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