MALASAGING














Family: Meliaceae

Other name: papatkon (Palawan), kaniu (Rizal), mata-mata (Sorsogon)

Description: A small tree growing to a height 8-15 meters  high. Distributed throughout the Philippines in dipterocarp forest at low to medium altitudes.

Uses:  Fruits are edible. Wood is sed for house posts, carts, boats, furniture, window sills and agricultural tool.