Thursday, December 22, 2022

Petroleum Nut (Pittosporum resiniferum)

New species added in my collection —  A potential source for Biofuel with lots of medicinal uses.



In the Philippine Cordilleras petroleum nut is locally known as apisang, abkel, abkol and da-il, is found among other trees like oak and other mossy forest species. It can also grow well with pine trees. 



The fruits of the tree burn brightly when ignited, and can be used for illumination as torches or candles. Its fruit is also highly suitable for use in producing biofuel.



More interesting Philippine native tree species at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.

 

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