The houses of commoners had thatched roofs (nipa palm leaves). The inhabitants lived in nipa huts. The "bahay kubo" is the term for huts built out of nipa. The thatched roof is often made of nipa, anahaw or some other locally plentiful plant. However, not all bahay kubo used nipa materials. The predominant sources of palm sugar are the Palmyra, date, nipa, sugar and coconut palms. They are gathered mostly from coconuts, nipa palms, or kaong palms. Coconut and nipa palm plantations are also important. It is also traditionally cooked in clay pots lined with banana, pandan, or nipa leaves. In 1578, two wards of nipa and bamboo were constructed by Clemente. Its design evolved throughout the ages but maintained its nipa hut architectural roots. Thus, making it easier for the nipa huts to be moved if needed. These are usually made from the leaves of the screw pine, buri, or nipa. Like the church, the rectory was of "nipa" and bamboo, but in a dilapidated state. Some other fruits that can disperse via water are nipa palm and screw pine.