Bolon

Bolon is a medium-sized tree found in Luzon, Leyte, Cebu, and Mindanao. Its wood is not the most durable and is used for making smaller objects - like baseball bats, bowling pins, and matches. Its flowers are small, yellow and odorless, while its fruit is brown, hard and can be eaten when ripe. Bolon's boiled fruit and bark are said to have medicinal properties and can help with fever and diabetes. Ang Bolon ay isang puno na may katamtamang taas na matatagpuan sa Luzon, Leyte, Cebu, at Mindanao. Ang kahoy nito ay hindi pinakamatibay at ginagamit sa paggawa ng mas maliliit na bagay - tulad ng baseball bat, bowling pin, at posporo. Maliit ang mga bulaklak nito, dilaw. at walang amoy, habang ang bunga nito ay kayumanggi, matigas at maaaring kainin kapag hinog na. Ang pinakuluang prutas at balat ng Bolon ay sinasabing may mga katangiang panggamot at maaaring makatulong sa lagnat at diabetes. Reference: http://www.stuartxchange.org/Kalai.html