Sigid PRODUCT NAME
Ichnocarpus ovatifolius A. DC. SCIENTIFIC NAME
| Common Name: | Sigid |
| Local Name: | : Hinggiu (Cavite, Pangasinan, Rizal, Laguna Mindoro); Sadak (Pangasinan, Ilocos Sur); Sig-id (Zambales, Mindoro); Uakak (Cagayan). |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
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| Product Description: | A woody vine, 4 meters or more in length. The leaves are opposite; smooth rounded or pointed at the base, pointed at the tip, and from 5-14cm long. The flowers are white, fragrant, about 6mm long, about 3mm in diameter, and densely covered with brown hairs when young |
| NTFP Classification: | Exudates and extracts, Crafts and furniture making |
DISTRIBUTION
| Countries Found: | Philippines |
| Description: | This species is common and widely distributed in the Philippines |
USES AND PARTS USED
| Parts Used: | other |
| Uses: | This species used for tying purposes, especially in making fences, and also for ropes |
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| Partners: | Bureau of Forestry, Philippines |
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