Putat PRODUCT NAME
Baringtonia racemosa (L.) Blume. SCIENTIFIC NAME
| Common Name: | Putat |
| Local Name: | Kutkut timbalong (Zamboanga); Paling (Cagayan); (Putad (Mindoro); Putat (Bataan, Manila, Laguna, Tayabas, Camarines, Mindoro, Polillo, Ticao, Sibuyan, Negros, Cotabato, Zamboanga). |
| Family: | Lecythidaceae |
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| Product Description: | a shrub or small tree reaching a height of 10 meters. The leaves are crowded at the ends of the branches, smooth, 10-30cm long, pointed at both ends; the margins toothed. The flowers are white, or pink. The petals are 2-2.5cm long. The stamens are very numerous and are 3-4cm long. The fruit is ovoid to oblong ovoid, 5-6cm long, somewhat 4-angled, and green or purple. |
| NTFP Classification: | Exudates and extracts, Medicinal, aromatics and cosmetics |
DISTRIBUTION
| Countries Found: | Philippines |
| Description: | This species is found throughout the Philippines in open lowlands and tickets near the seashore |
USES AND PARTS USED
| Parts Used: | seeds |
| Uses: | The oil yield from the seeds should be good for illumination |
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| Partners: | Bureau of Forestry, Philippines |
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