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PETROLEUM NUT TREE by Dr. Michael Bengwayam

I have discovered a tree that makes in five to six years what millions of years takes to create – that is to make petroleum. Photo courtesy of Art Tibaldo My discovery is not just exciting but fascinating becuase by planting and using the tree, people will not be dependent on fossil fuel and can help conserve forests and reduce earth warming. The tree name:   PETROLEUM NUT Scientific name:  Pittosporum resineferum Also Known as:                In the Philippine Cordilleras petroleum nut is locally known as apisang , abkel , abkol and da-il , is found among other trees like oak and other mossy forest species. Found Places:                Petroleum Nut Tree is a tree that grows in the Northern part of the  Philippines   and  Malaysia , particularly in the wilderness surrounding the   Mayon Volcano   and in the   Cordillera   of the Philippi...