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OYAlf?&0. 



{Pandamis radicans.) 



Oyango (Albay) ; olango (Leyte) ; owango (Surigao) ; waiTgo 

 (Bohol) ; uyango (Sorsogon). 



Pandanus radicans grows to a height of 8 m. It has long 

 and wide leaves and dark brick-red fruits from 6 to 10 in 

 number, occurring in clusters. 



USES. 



Though oyango is of comparatively wide distribution, it 

 is not of any great importance in any one particular district. 

 It is used for the making of coarse mats, bags, and at times 

 hats. It is very probable that if the leaves of this pandan 

 were properly prepared, articles as good as those from the 

 pandan of Majayjay could be made. 



The various plants described as pandans of minor utility 

 are occasionally used for mats and bags. 



