SAKAT

Terminalia nitens C.Presl

Family: Combretaceae

Other name: dalinsi (Tagalog, magtalishai (Bikol), anegep (Iloko), kalaotit (Igorot).

Description: Terminalia nitens is a large, evergreen tree that can grow up to 50 meters high. It can be found throughout the Philippines in primary forests at low to medium elevation. The plant is classified as Vulnerable in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2013).

Uses: The tree is a source of tannins and wood for construction materials and wood craft.

BIGNAY

Family: Phyllanthaceae

Other name: wild cherry (Engl.), Isip (Pamp.), bignay-kalabaw (Tag.)

Uses: Fruits made into jam, fermented into vinegar, wine and brandy. Leaves when young are edible, eaten raw, source of calcium and fair source of iron. Leaves decoction is used for anemia and hypertension. Juice of fruits used for heart disease. Fruit is a source of blue dye.

 

MALATINTA

Family: Ebenaceae

Other name: sea ebony(Engl.), kanomoi (Bik.), kamami (Tag.) sweet calamus (Engl.)

Uses: The fruit and bark contain an anaesthetic substance. Wood is used for furniture, rifle butts, pole and posts.
 

PINKA-PINGKAHAN

Family: Bignoniaceae

Other name: bueng (Pamp.), dalaw (Ilk.), lubigan (Tag., Bis.), sweet calamus (Engl.)

Uses: Ornamental.