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Alibangbang is a small but stocky tree that can grow up to 8-10 meters tall. It has yellowish-brown, check bark, and is very common on open, dry slopes in regions subject to a long dry season in Luzon (Ilocos Norte to Laguna). It also occurs in India to Indo-China, Java, and Timor.

Alibangbang's branches are freely rebranched, forming a dense crown, the ultimate ones being smooth. The leaves, broader than long, are 5 to 10 centimeters in length, heart-shaped at the base, and deeply notched at the apex. The flowers are white and rather large. The pods are long, narrow, and flattened, being 20 to 30 centimeters by 1.8 to 2.5 centimeters.