A dictionary of the plant names of the Philippine ... - Rainforestation

120AcHRAS SAPOTA Liiiii. (Sujjotacew.) A tree introduced from Mexico, c\iltivatedfor its edible fruit. In Mexico a valuable gum, known as"gum chicle," is obtained froni the bark, extensively used in theUnited States as the basis of chewing gums.Chico, Sp. Fil.; Sico, V.j Tsicu, T.AcHYRANTHES AQUATICA R. Br. (A>nai~antacecc.) Herbaceous plants, somewhatutilized in the practice of medicine.Lopo-lopo, V.A. ASPERA L. AiTgud, Pamp. ; Docot-decot, T. ; Hailgot, T. ; Hangor, T., V.Libai, T. ; Saramo, V.A. OBTUSiFOLiA Lam. Atigod, Pamp.; LIbay, T.AcoRUS CALAMUS Linn. {Aroidew.) Herbaceous, the root stock very aromatic.The "sweet flag" of the United States.Bueng, Pamp. ; LuWgan, T.AcROSTicHUM. (Filiccs.) Pagalo.A. AUREUM L. A large coarse fern, common in tidal marshes.Lagolo, T.Adexaxtiiera. iJA^giiminosea'.) Trees without spines or tendrils, withbipinnate leaves and very small flowers in small spike-like racemes.Adambaguen. II. ; Alang-laiTgal ; fpil. Z. ; Malatiiyon, Pang.A. PAVONINA Linn.AlaiaiTgat; Bahay, T., V.; Baguiroro, V.; Citsay, V.; Quinasaicasai, T.Adenostemma viscosum Forst. (Compof