Family: Lecythidaceae
Other name: Philippine rosewood (Engl.), magtalisai (Phil.)
Description: Toog is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 30 meters or more high. Dense in primary lowland forests. Endemic in Mindanao, Leyte, Samar, Negros, Masbate and surrounding islands.
Uses: Seeds are edible. Leaves are used to treat skin rashes. Wood is used for beams, joists, rafters; posts above stumps; flooring, sheathing, ceiling; furniture and cabinetworks.