TAPINAG-LAPARAN














Family: Sterculiaceae

Other name: kelumpang (Indonesia), balinad, tapinag (Philippines)

Description: Sterculia macrophylla is a deciduous tree that grows up to 40 meters high. Dense in primary and secondary forests at low elevations.

Uses: Seeds are edible  and used in traditional medicine. Timber used for construction. Bark as source of fiber.