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Takulao – Miliusa vidalii
Family: Annonaceae
Description: A tree growing up to a height of 10m and a diameter of 40cm. Bark is brownish and slightly ridged. Leaves are 15-20cm long X 6cm wide obtusely rounded at the base. Flowers are lateral or axillary, upon filirom more or less pilose pedicel, 5-8cm long; petals 1.25cm long, nearly glabrous, obvately oblong. Fruits are 5-15mm long, globose or ellipsoid, glabrous, upon stipes 3-5 times as long.
Distribution: Found throughout the Philippines. Endemic
Economic Importance: Wood used for temporary construction. Tree and flowers are attractive for gardens and landscaping.
Ecological Status: Depleted due to logging and kaingin-making.