MALARUHAT PUTI












Syzygium simile (Merr.) Merr.

Family: Myrtaceae

Other name:  panglongboien (Iloko), malaruhat (Tagalog), arang (Mangyan), muning (Bisaya). 

Description: A small tree up to 15 m tall.. Distributed throghtout Luzon Island, Masbate, Mindoro, Negros and in Mindanao usually found at low to medim elevation. 

Uses: The fruits are eaten raw. Wood is used for house, ship building and farm implements.