PETROLEUM NUT

Family: Pittosporaceae

Other name: tagungirit (Bik.), abkel (Ig.), sagaga (Ting.) resin cheesewood (Engl.)

Uses: Infusion of the fruit is used as a remedy for intestinal and stomach pains. Decoction of leaves, taken orally, used for cough. Tree produces a high octane oil that can directly be used as biofuel.