Strombosia philippinensis
(Baill.) Rolfe
Tamayuan
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Description
A medium sized tree with smooth twigs. The leaves are smooth, alternate and oblong. They are bluntly rounded with a sharp point. The flowers are creamy white and clustered along the branches. The sepals are like bracts. The fruit is round and 1.25 cm across. They are hard and dark green.
Edible Uses
The fleshy portion of the fruit is eaten raw.
Traditional Uses
The fleshy portion of the fruit is eaten raw.
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Medicinal Uses
The plant is used as an antidote for Lophopetalum poisoning.
Distribution
A tropical plant. They are scattered in lower forested belts throughout the Philippines.
Where It Grows
Asia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia,
Other Uses
The dull yellowish to pinkish wood is heavy. It is used for house building. The wood is used for fuel.
References (1)
- Monsalud, M.R., Tongacan, A.L., Lopez, F.R., & Lagrimas, M.Q., 1966, Edible Wild Plants in Philippine Forests. Philippine Journal of Science. p 512
