Bitaog
Calophyllkum blancoi
Calophyllum wallichianum Vidal
| Common names | |
| Basañgal (Ilk.) | Palumut (Tagb.,) |
| Bitañgol (Tag., S.L.Bis., P. Bis., Bik.) | Pameklatan (Ilk.) |
| Bitaog (Tag., C. Bis., Mbo.) | Pamitlatin (Ilk.) |
| Bitaog-bakil (Pang., Sbl.) | Pamitaogen (Ilk.) |
| Bitaol (Ting.) | Pamitaoyen (Pang.) |
| Bitaong (P. Bis.) | Pamitaugen (Ilk.) |
| Botol (Ig.) | Tadak (Neg.) |
| Palo mario del monte (Tag., Sp., Bik., P. Bis.) |
| Botany An erect tree, growing to a height of about 25 meters. Leaves are opposite, slightly hairy, oblong, about 10 cm long and 3 cm wide, with numerous parallel and closely set veins. Panicles are shorter orequal to the leaves in length, erect or standing from the upper leaf axils. Flowers are creamy white, about 2 cm across. Fruit is ellipsoid. Distribution In primary forests, in low and medium altitudes. Folkloric uses Sap of the bark, when mixed with sulphur, used in the treatment of boils and wounds. For asthma, a piece of cloth moistened with the sap is applied to the breast of a patient. Availability Wildcrafted. |
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