Batuan Fruit (Engl.), Binukaw or Batuan or Batwan (Tag., Bis.)
Garcinia binucao (Blanco) Choisy
SkinEvergreen tree Height: up to 30 m (1) Leaves: Opposite, shiny, smooth; new leaves are reddish (3) Flowers: Small, reddish to creamy-white flowers are brone in clusters (3) Fruits: Sub-globose, juicy pulp, with distinct acidity, which is used as souring agent in variety of dishes (2)
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Hypertension, Appetite Booster. Preparation: Boil the leaves.. Part used: Leaves
Preparation
Boil the leaves.
Location & Habitat
REGION XIII (Caraga), AGUSAN DEL NORTE, CITY OF BUTUAN (Capital), Forest
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
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Garcinia binucao (Blanco) Choisy
- Local Name
- Batuan Fruit (Engl.), Binukaw or Batuan or Batwan (Tag., Bis.)
- Family
- Guttiferae (Clusiaceae)
- Category
- Skin
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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