300 WILD FOOD PLANTS OF THE PHILIPPINES 



Genus TODDALIA 

 TODDALIA ASIATICA (L.) Kurz. (Fig. 36). 



A description of this species and its local names are given in 

 the section on resins, gums, and oils. 



In the Philippines the fruits are used to flavor many dishes, 

 and also as a tonic for the stomach, and to prevent fevers. Ac- 

 cording to Heyne * all parts of the plant are used in the manner 

 described above. 



Genus TRIPHASIA 

 TRIPHASIA TRIFOLIATA (Burm.) P. Wils. 



Local names: Ddyap (Bataan) ; kalamansito (Union); kamalitos (La- 

 guna) ; limoyicito f (Cagayan, Zambales, Bataan, Bulacan, Laguna, Cama- 

 rines, Albay, Iloilo, Antique, Surigao, Lanao, Zamboanga) ; limoncitong- 

 kastila (Camarines) ; sua'-sua' (Camarines) ; tagimunau (Cagayan). 



The fruits are ovoid, fleshy, red, and about 12 millimeters 

 long. They are eaten either raw or cooked as a sweet. 



Triphasia trifoliata is a shrub reaching a height of 3 to 7 

 meters. At the base of each leaf there are two sharp spines. 

 The leaves are alternate with three leaflets which have slightly 

 toothed margins. The flowers are white, fragrant, and about 1 

 centimeter long. 



This species is widely distributed in the settled areas of the 

 Philippines and is sometimes cultivated. 



Family BURSERACEAE 



Genus CANARIUM 



The genus Cayiarium contains several species having edible 

 nuts. The most important of these is Canarium ovatum, which 

 has a large nut known as pili. 



CANARIUM LUZONICUM (Bl.) A. Gray. PiLI. 



A description and figure of this species and its local names 

 are given in the section on resins, gums and oils. 



This species is more valuable for the resin, Manila elemi, than 

 for its nuts. The nut is similar to that of Canarium ovatum, but 

 smaller. 



CANARIUM OVATUM EngL PiLI. 



A description and figure of this species and its local names 

 are given in the section on resins, gums, and oils. 



* Heyne, K., De Nuttige Planten van Nederlandsch-Indie, Volume 3, 

 page 10. 



t This name, a diminutive of Spanish limon, belongs rather to the limes 

 (Citrus mitis Blanco, and perhaps other species of Citrus). 



