Phaeanthus ebracteolatus
ANNONACEAE. Indigenous
SIZE: Up to 7m tall; trunk size 20cm diameter
TYPE: Evergreen
HABITAT: Widely distributed in the Philippines; in primary and secondary forests
Kalamitas contains the syllables “mata” , the Filipino word for eye. Coincindentally, the bark solution of this species is popular for treating sore eyes. It may also be used as an antispasmodic, a cure for ulcers and small wounds.