Family: Lythraceae
Other name: makablos (Pang.) mitla (Pamp.) queen’s flower(Engl.)
Description: A fast-growing, medium-sized, deciduous, sub-canopy tree usually grows up to 15 meters. Found in a lowland forest at an altitude of 400 meters.
Uses: Leaves, fruits and bark of all ages have numerous medicinal properties and commonly used for diabetes and kidney disorders. Wood is resistant to termite. Bark, fruit and leaves may be used as tannin or dyestuff.