Elaeocarpus monocera Cav.
 
Elaeocarpus monocera Cav.
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Family:
Elaeocarpaceae
Common name:
Tabian (Filipino), Malatubig (Polilio)
Local name:
Apalang (Hanunuo Mangyan), Putat (Hanunuo Mangyan)
Indication:
Laak sa sanggol
Plant part used:
Bark
Method of Preparation:
Get enough amount of sap from the bark.
Direction for use:
Rub directly to the affected area.
Additional information:
Around 12 ft., with small red flowers; The hanunuo mangyan in balugo believed that when apalang's flowers bloom the will catch cold.
Informant:
FGD
Place gathered:
Sitio Balugo, Barangay Budburan, Oriental Mindoro
Gathered by / Date gathered:
2012
Abstracted by:
Dando LR, Goco RM
Date abstracted:
2013-01-22
Province:
Oriental Mindoro (Hanunuo Mangyan tribe)