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

132Calotropis gigantea R. Br. {Asclepiadacecc.) A shrub or tree, flowersmedium, in cymes.Capol-capol, T.Calyptrocalyx spicatus Blume. {Palmce.) BaiTga, V.; Bahi, V.Cananga odorata Hook. f. et Th. {Anonacea'.) A tree very common inthe vicinity of towns; the flowers yield a valuable perfume.AiTgilang (Jolo) ; Alang-ilang, T. ; flang-Ilang, T., V., II.Canarium. (Burseracece.) Large trees, many species being found in thePhilippines, several species being of special importance as theyyield the odorous gum known locally as "brea," which in commerceis known as Manila elemi.Adiias, T. ; Anagalti: Antong (Abra) ; Anangi, T. ; Basiac, T. ; Basiad(Tayabas) ; Bait; Bulao, T. ; Caton-maching (Zamboanga) ; Fesa,T. ; Hagushtis, B. ; Jatsahengum, T. ; Malatagun, B. ; MayacySt, B.Malacalantas, B.; Mili-pili, V.; Malapilanay, B. ; Pasaingin, T.Palsanguinguin, T. ; Pachaingan, T.; Palsanhingufn, T. ; Pilaui, T.Salung (Paragua) ; Tibang, Z. ; Zaleng, V. •C. COMMUNE L. A source of elemi.Pili-pilauay, T.C. CUMINGII Engl. Alagatli, T. ; Anagatli, T. ; Anten, II.; BaeSyan, V.;Palsahinhim, T.C. LUZONICLM Miq. This species yields most of the elemi exported fromManila, and is locally known as "Brea blanca."Anten, II.; Belis, T.; Pagsaingain, T. ; Pilani, T. ; Pinali : Pili, T.;Pisa, T.C. MULTiPiNNATUM Llanos. SSlong, V.C. OVATUM Engl. Aten; Pili, V., T.Canavalia ensiformis DC. (Leguminosece.) A twining glabrous perennialor biennial.Magtambocao (Leyte) ; Pataning-diigat, T.C. OBTUSIFOLIA DC. A prostrate vine with purple flowers and ratherlarge hard seeds, common on sandy sea shores.Palang-paiang, V.Canna indica Linn. {Scitiminece.) Erect herbaceous, with showy redflowers, growing wild; and commonly cultivated for ornament. Thecanna.Balunsayfng, V.; Colintasan, V.; Cacuerttlsan, T. ; Cuintas-cuintSsan,T. ; Saguing-saguing, V.; Ticas, T. ; TiCas-ticas, T. ; Tiquis-tiquis, T.Tflcas-tflcas; TapurdiTga, V.Canscora diffusa R. Br. {Gentianacece.) An annual dichotomouslybranched herb, with quadrangular stems and rose-colored flowers.Cobamba, T.Canthium. [Ruhiacew.) Usually spinous shrubs or small trees, withsmall whitish or greenish flowers.Cflling-manoc, V.; Tamauyan-pula (Tayabas); Tiroron, B.C. arboreum Vidal. Malatadiang (Morong).C. CONFERTiM Korth. Dflig, II.; Malapatopat, T.C. HORRiDUM Blume. Culiac-daga.