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.

 

TALAKATAK

Castanopsis philippensis Vid.

Family: Fagaceae

Other name: bating, bayuktuan (Rizal); talakatak (Camarines Provinces), Ulayan (Samar). 

Description: A tree which is usually 15-25m in height and reaches a diameter of 50cm.

Uses: The flavor resembles that of a chestnut. With known medicinal properties and industrial uses for cosmetics.

BALUKANAG

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.
 

ITANGAN

Weinmannia blumei Planch.

Family: Cunoniaceae

Other name: ki merak, gringging  (Indonesia).

Description: It is a small to medium-sized tree up to 25 m tall. The bole is up to 60 cm in diameter, sometimes with small buttresses.

Uses: Wood is used for beams, paneling and furniture.