balibago

• Árbol o arbusto tropical de las costas, de madera ligera y resistente usada para estabilizadores de canoas y fibra para cuerdas y calafateo, también cultivado como ornamental.

A shrubby tree widely distributed along tropical shores, yielding light tough wood used for canoe outriggers and a fiber used for cordage and caulk, often cultivated for ornament.

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   A shrubby tree found along tropical shores, known for its light, tough wood used for canoe outriggers and its fiber used for cordage and caulking; often grown ornamentally.

   Árbol tropical balibago

   • The balibago tree is commonly seen along tropical coastlines.
   • Local craftsmen use balibago wood to build canoe outriggers.
   • The fiber from the balibago is traditionally used for making ropes.

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