Tabon-tabon (Tag.,)
Atuna racemose Raf.
AntisepticPerennial, mid-canopy, evergreen tree (1,2) Height: 35-45 m (1,2) Leaves: Leaves alternate, simple, entire, penni-veined, broadest at or near middle, and the stipules long and semi-persisitent, especially at the twig tip (3, 4); often coriaceous, glabrous or with indumentum on undersurface (5) Flowers: Axillary flowers in racemes are white-yellow, 13 mm in diameter, with long protruding anther (3). Fruits: Oblong, brownish drupe, 58 mm long (3)
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Wounds/Cuts. Preparation: Slice and scrape the content.. Part used: Fruit
Preparation
Slice and scrape the content.
Location & Habitat
REGION XIII (Caraga), AGUSAN DEL NORTE, CITY OF BUTUAN (Capital), Lowland and hill firest (2), undisturbed forest, hillsides and ridges (1)
Research
Caraga State University: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health of Butuanon in Butuan City
Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Atuna racemose Raf.
- Local Name
- Tabon-tabon (Tag.,)
- Family
- Chrysobalanaceae
- Category
- Antiseptic
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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