Dracontomelon edule
Family: Anacardiaceae
Common Name: Lamio
Origin: endemic to the Philippines, found from Luzon to Mindanao, common in lowland primary forests along river banks and on hills, low altitude primary forest
Reference: Philippine Native Trees 101 Up Close and Personal
- listed as vulnerable by the DENR (Department of Natural Resources)
- it is closely related to the Dao
- From Philippine Native Trees: “The scientific name is Dracontomelon edule. Edule meaning ‘eatable’ or ‘enjoyable’ in Latin etymology.”



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