Katmon bayani

Scientific name
Dillenia megalantha
Family Name
Dilleniaceae
Its local name in different regions
Local Name Place
Katmon Bicol
Katmon Visayas
Katmon-bayani Southern Tagalog

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

IUCN

EX
EW
CR
EN
VU
NT
LC
1/526
2/526
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Katmon bayani can reach up to:

Height

40 m

Diameter

40 cm

Outer bark dark, usually with lenticillate and fine fissures
Leaves simple, spiral, large, ovate or obovate 25-70 cm x 8-25 cm, shiny green surface, dull underneath, margin serrate or serrulate; heavily veined ; petioles winged
Flowers are yellow, solitary,about 10 cm in diameter.
from low altitude to 1000
In primary forests, often on river banks.

Seeds

Cuttings

In primary forests, often on river banks.

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