Tit berry (Engl.)
Allophylus cobbe
SkinShrub or small tree Height: 3 -4 meters in height Leaves: The leaf is trifoliate with elliptic or narrowly obovate/ovate leaflets. Flowers: The flower size is approximately 3 millimetres (0.12 in) in diameter, and are yellow-whitish coloured. Fruits: The fruits are red in colour and are 8 mm (0.31 in) in diameter.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Pasmo sa kaon/kusog (overworked). Preparation: Boil the chopped stem of bintoko in a liter of water.. Part used: Stem
Preparation
Boil the chopped stem of bintoko in a liter of water.
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SAN JUAN, Lowland area
Research
Siquijor State College: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health: FOLK HEALING PRACTICES of SIQUIJOR ISLAND : Phase 2
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Allophylus cobbe
- Local Name
- Tit berry (Engl.)
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Category
- Skin
- Collected By
- Not provided
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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