BALOBO

Family: Brownlowiaceae

Other name: barobo(bik.), kideng (Cag.) bulugai (Cot.) marubo (Samar, Leyte)

Description: This species grows up to 20 meters high and is found in primary and secondary forests at low and medium altitudes.

Uses: Seed are boiled and eaten like beans. Wood is used for light construction and household utensils.