Yellow Cheesewood (Engl.), Bangkal (Tag.)
Nauclea orientalis L.
SkinMedium-sized to a tall tree Height: 10m Leaves: Broadly ovate (1); red glands, resembling insect eggs are on their stipule inner surface (2) Flowers: Terminal pendulous inflorescence are racemes (1), calyx tube fused, corolla tube longer than the lobes (2) Fruits: The 4-5 cm diameter fruit is edible fruit with reticulately rugose outer surface (2)
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Fever. Preparation: Get fresh leaves. Part used: Leaves | Irregular menstrual cycle or amenorhea. Preparation: Boil the bark. Part used: Bark
Preparation
Get fresh leaves | Boil the bark
Location & Habitat
REGION X (NORTHERN MINDANAO), MISAMIS ORIENTAL, MAGSAYSAY (LINUGOS), Secondary forest, cultivated, roadsides
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
- Nauclea orientalis L.
- Local Name
- Yellow Cheesewood (Engl.), Bangkal (Tag.)
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Category
- Skin
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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