Bitaog
Family Name: Calophyllaceae
Family Name: Calophyllum inophyllum
Description
Ang Bitaog nga kahoy kay usa ka native nga makita diri sa Bantayan Island. Ang iya punuan kay parihas sa nangka. Ang iya dahon kay sinaw kag medyo yellow green padung sa udlot, kag sinaw nga dark green kung guwang na. Ang porma sang dahoon kay simple nga alternate ang plastada kag kinaiya sang iya dahoon. Ang iya sanga kay biro balion kay tungod sa bakod.
The Bitaog tree is a native species found on Bantayan Island. Its trunk resembles that of a jackfruit tree. The young leaves are shiny and yellow-green, while the mature ones are glossy dark green. The leaves are simple in shape, arranged alternately, and have distinct characteristics. Its branches are hard to break due to their strength.
Uses
Ang bunga sang Bitaog kay makaon, pero dili lat pwede magpalabi pagkaon kay pwede kalat mahilo.
The fruit of the Bitaog tree is edible, but should not be consumed in excess as it may cause poisoning.
