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Kaimito (Bis.)
 

Chrysophyllum cainito linn.

 
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Authors:
Mansueto, Josel B, Sia,Isidro C, de la Pena, Mario
Title:
Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health - FOLK HEALING PRACTICES of SIQUIJOR ISLAND
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Family:
Sapotaceae
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Geographic area:
Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay San Antonio
Habitat:
Lowland area
Latitude /longitude:
Altitude:
464 m
Habit:
A tree
Height:
15 meters or more
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Leaves:
Bright green, shiny, and glabrous above; brownish copper colored or russet, and pubescent below.
Inflouresence & flowers:
The yellowish or purplish white flowers are 1 mm long and occur in umbellate clusters that are axillary on mature twigs.
Fruits:
Unripe fruit contains an unpleasant, viscous latex.
Seeds:
Additional info:
Kaimito is planted as an ornamental, shade and shelterbelt tree.
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Date collected:
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Date identified:
Specimen kept at:
Abstracted by:
Ando, JKA
Date abstracted:
15/02/2015
Province:
Siquijor

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