New entry: Phyllantus Acidus, the Iba of Northern Philippines

I find it surprising that the Iba (Averoha bilimbi) of Negros and Southern Philippines is not the Iba or Bankiling known in Northern Philippines. Both trees produces fruits used as souring agents in dishes. Both trees have drooping leaves and the Bankiling can be recognized from afar due to its yellowing leaves. We thank Vicky Abay for recognizing immediately the photo we posted in our Facebook group. Click on Handbook of Philippine Plants and Flowers for our interactive medium on Philippine Plants, trees and flowers.

Plant/flower Phyllanthus acidus Common Name bankiling, karamay,iba, star gooseberry, Indian gooseberry, Malay gooseberry, Otaheite gooseberry Photographer Ernesto P. Adorio Location UP Diliman, Quezon City Camera Fujifilm HS50EXR Photo Date Post Date June 6, 2014 Reference Wikipedia StuartXchange Links Facebook Acknowledgement ID:Vicky Abay

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