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Bolong-ita – Diospyros pilosanthera

Family: Ebenaceae

Description: A tree growing up to 20m and a diameter of 50cm. It has a greenish-black bark; light red inner bark. Flowers are dingy white, fruits are yellow-red with several black seeds. Observed to flower during March.

Distribution: Widely distributed in the Philippines

Habitat: Low and middle altitudes in forests.

Economic Importance: Wood used for fancy woodwork and furniture. Bark has reported medicinal properties.

Ecological status: Depleted due to logging and kaingin-making.

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on February 19, 2014 at 10:01 pm | Reply Patricia

Hi, may I know who confirmed that this plant is indeed Diospyros pilosanthera? I need it for my thesis. May I also have a price list & availability list of your plants? Thank you very much 🙂
- on March 13, 2014 at 11:22 pm | Reply Cainta Plant Nursery
  
  Hi Patricia!
  
  Yes the plant was identified to be Diospyros pilosanthera. We were able to send an email response. You may call or text us anytime for assistance and farm visitations. 🙂
on August 14, 2015 at 5:30 am | Reply Michael Jan Acurantes

hi I was just wondering how can I get my hands on one of these? I wonder if you ship to mindanao and how much is the price?
- on August 14, 2015 at 1:13 pm | Reply Cainta Plant Nursery
  
  Hi Michael!
  
  A reply was sent to your email 🙂
on December 7, 2015 at 2:31 pm | Reply Tree Kings

Want to buy seeds from this plant. Please let me know how we can proceed.
on July 10, 2017 at 7:54 pm | Reply tin dela cruz

hello may i know if you have references about that information . for thesis purposes. thank you
- on July 11, 2017 at 11:25 am | Reply Cainta Plant Nursery
  
  Hi Tin!
  
  We have sent a reply to your email. 🙂
  
  You are welcome to come visit our farm anytime!
on September 1, 2017 at 5:34 pm | Reply Kyla

Hello! I just want to ask when is the fruit-bearing season for this plant? For research purposes, thank you.
- on September 1, 2017 at 9:38 pm | Reply Cainta Plant Nursery
  
  Hi Kyla!
  
  We have sent a reply to your email and also an availability list. 🙂
  
  You are welcome to come over and visit our farm anytime!
on February 17, 2018 at 10:21 pm | Reply elle

Hi! May i ask how long does it take this plant grow into its mature stage?
- on February 18, 2018 at 1:58 pm | Reply Cainta Plant Nursery
  
  Hi Elle!
  
  We have sent a reply to your email. 🙂
  
  You are welcome any day for a farm visit!
on October 31, 2018 at 4:03 pm | Reply romel

sir/madam i want to buy 5 seedlings for each species.. bolong ita, betis, dita, toog, balitbitan and maritima . how much is the shipping cost to camiling, tarlac?
on November 16, 2018 at 10:51 pm | Reply romel

magkano po bolong-ita nyo?