BALITBITAN













Family: Fabaceae

Other name: komon (Bis.),oringen (Tag.), cynometra (Engl.)

Description: This species grows up to 20 meters high. At an altitude of 400 meters, it is mostly found beside tidal rivers on the landward side of mangrove forests or in inland forests.

Uses: Roots are purgative. Seeds and leaves are used as anti-herpetic. Wood used for interior and light construction, plywood and  decorative veneers. Also for firewood and charcoal. Ornamental.