balibago

• Arbre ou arbuste tropical largement répandu le long des littoraux, fournissant un bois léger et résistant utilisé pour les balanciers de pirogues, et des fibres employées pour les cordages et le calfatage ; souvent cultivé comme plante ornementale.

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.

   Bois de 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.

   Synonymesmahoe