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.
 

TANGHAS

Myristica simiarum A. DC.

Family: Myristicaceae

Uses: Seed oil and bark are used for itches and mild skin diseases.

BANGKAL

Nauclea orientalis (L.) L.

Family: Rubiaceae

Other name: mambog (Bik.), bulabangkal, kabag(Bis.), cheesewood, pin cushion tree (Engl.)

Uses: Timber for light construction and frames. Leaves a source of red dye. Fruits can be eaten. Also can be used for coughs, colds, stomach pains, and diarrhea, leaves used for boils and tumor.

Description: N. orientalis is a medium to tall tree, reaching maximum height of around 30 meters high. Found throughout the country chiefly in secondary forests at low and medium elevation. Usually grow near bodies of water, as they prefer alluvial soils.

NARRA

Pterocarpus indicus Willd.

Family: Fabaceae

Other name: asana (Tag.), daitanag (Pamp.), rosewood (Engl.)

Uses: Highly preferred for furniture making. Young leaves used to treat boils, prickly heat and ulcers.

Description: A large deciduous tree grows up to 30 meters high or more. It is widely distributed throughout South East Asia and the Pacific at an elevation of up to 600 meters. It is classified as Vulnerable in IUCN Red List of threatened species.