Family:
Euphorbiaceae
Other name: alam (Ilk.), alom (Zambales), aling (Bik.), takip-asin (Tag.)
Description: A shrub or small tree up to 10 meters high. Common in secodary forests at low to medium altitude.
Uses: Leaves are edible. The bark, leaves and flowers with known medicinal properties.
Leaves used for dyeing. Wood makes good firewood.