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Balitbitan – Cynometra ramiflora
Family: Caesalpiniaceae
Description: A much branched, small tree growing 4m – 26m tall. 1-2 pairs of leathery, inequilateral, 10cm leaves. Pale yellow leaves are in drooping tassels. Flowers are whitish yellow and with large silvery bracts. The 4cm pods are wrinkled and knobbed.
Distribution: Luzon, Cagayan, Rizal, Quezon.
Habitat: Found in forests along streams at low and medium altitudes.
Economic Importance: Occasionally planted as an ornamental tree in towns and cities. Also used for tool handles and woodcraft.
Ecological Status: Endangered
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