Chisocheton cumingianus (C.DC.) Harms
Family: Meliaceae
Other name: balokanag (Bikol), makalasa (Negros.),balita (Bukidnun)
Description: Balukanag is a good-sized forest tree, reaching a height of 30 or more meters. Common in primary forests at low and medium altitudes from Luzon island, Catanduanes, Samar, Leyte, and in Mindanao.
Uses: Seed oil is purgative and used externally for rheumatism. Crushed leaf taken for throat congestion and pain. Pulp used for paper making.