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Sariling AtinK atmon

Katmon flower

A tree that says, “I’m proud to be Filipino”

“Walang ganyan sa States”

Babuyan Is., Luzon, Polilio, Mindoro, Masbate, Leyte, Negros, Guimaras, Cebu, Basilan

Primary and secondary forests of low and medium altitudes

Sariling AtinK atmon

Katmon tree6- 15 m highSmooth bark

Greyish brown

Katmon leaves10-12 cm long

Leathery, glabrousSerrated margins

Sariling AtinK atmon

Katmon flower

15 cm diameter5 obovate white

petals

Katmon fruit

Rounded globoseImbricate sepals

Syncarpous

Sariling AtinK atmonFruit: tastes like sour apple; jams and sauce; flavorings

Ornamental; decorativeBark: wood; red dye

FRUIT : decoction: for cough; sugared juice: cardiotonic, feverBARK AND LEAVES: astringent and laxative; paste: for swellings and wounds

Sariling AtinK atmon• Katmon can only be propagated by seeds• The tree grows in low to medium altitude forests • Seedling thrives on semi-shaded areas but can be

adapted to grow under full sunlight• Regular watering and fertilizer application are

necessary for optimum growth• Steps on planting a Katmon seedling…

Preparing the area

• Clear weeds and debris from the area

• Maintain 1 m radius free from other vegetation

• For plantations, seedlings should have 2 m distance in a row, with 3 m distance between the strips

Planting the seedling

• Dig a plant hole with 20x20x20 cm dimensions

• Plant the seedling in an upright position, at a proper depth

• Root collar should be at level or a little below soil surface

• Fill with soil, press firmly around the base

Caring for the seedling

• Remove weeds and cultivate soil around 50 cm from the base, once every quarter, for 2-3 years

• Place mulch around the base (grass, leaves, other materials for a mulch base

• Prune braches, ideally during dry season

• Remove infected vegetation• Monitor regularly for

diseases or pests

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Sariling AtinsapinitGeographical Distribution

Sariling Atinsapinit

Sariling AtinsapinitThe species was very common as running blackberry in the newly cleared land of New Hampshire in America and afford an agreeable refreshment.This species may have medicinal properties, such as cancer treatment. Also, the stem of this species was regarded as a contraceptive.

Sariling AtinsapinitIndigenous fruit crop

Found in Mt. Banahaw, Real, Infanta and General Nakar Quezon

May also be found in Fiji, India and Indonesia

Sariling AtinsapinitKingdom Plantae

(Unclassified) Angiosperms

(Unclassified) Eudicot

Order Rosales

Family Rosaceae

Genus Rubus

Species rosifolius

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Sapinit shrub

Height: 1.3 mDiameter: 3 cm

Leaves pinnate or feather like (3 to 7

leaflets)White colored

flowers

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Sapinit fruit3 cm long; 1.8 cm

diameterBerry

Sariling AtinsapinitSapinit JuiceP 65.00 for 375 mLP 35.00 for 350 mL

Sapinit WineP 150.00 for 300 mLP 300.00 for 700 mL

Prospect products: TEA from Sapinit leaves and Sapinit CANDY

Only available at QAES, Dolores Development Corp., and RIC

Identification and development of market linkages are still in progress.

Sariling AtinsapinitSapinit contains several anticancer phytochemicals which include:

• Leucoanthocyanin: anti-carcinogenic

• Anthraquinones: anti- Alzheimer’s. Potential industrial use since anthraquinone is precursor to synthetic dye, additive in paper pulp making and material for hydrogen peroxide

• Saponins: regulate blood cholesterol level• Free fatty acid• Hydrolysable tannins• Unsaturated steroids• Benzopyrene nucleus

Sariling AtinsapinitCollaboration among the scientific community, government agencies , and general public made tapping of Sapinit’s economic potential a reality

• DA- Bureau of Agricultural Research• DA- Quezon Agricultural Experiment

Station• Local Government Unit of Quezon• National Agricultural and Fisheries

Council• UP- BIOTECH

Sariling AtinsapinitSapinit production and processing has greatly improved the lives of local farmers since they now have an additional source of income

Project beneficiaries include cooperatives and farmers organization:• Bangkong Kahoy Rural

Improvement Club (RIC)- 18 women members

• Bangkong Kahoy 4H Club- 20 members

• RIC members: 5 household members; rarely finishes basic education

Sariling Atinsapinit“ Because of their growing of Sapinit, the community has become united because they begin to realize they can do something for the community” – said Rolando Cuasay, QAES OIC

Sariling Atinsapinit• A techno-demo site was established in Sitio Bangkong Kahoy

Brgy. Kinabuhayan Dolores, Quezon• Data on percenet mortality, field survival, growth habit, days

to flowering, fruit set, yield, pest and disease incidence were gathered to determine which planting material at a particular fertilizer level

• No locally available literature on its culture and management• Determine crop’s appropriate planting distance, fertilizer

requirement, susceptability to pests and diseases.• Fruits harvested from techno-demo site were used for trials on

production development