philippine trees

MAYAPIS (Shorea palosapis) Mayapis is only found in the Philippines and is categorized as Critically Endangered by IUCN (2012). This native tree is great for windbreaks and soil erosion. “Protect our trees, our forests- our source of life!” ‪#‎PhilippineNativeTrees‬ ‪#‎NativeTrees‬ ‪#‎Rainforestation‬ ‪#‎ForestProtection‬ (The Philippine Native Trees 202 Up Close And Personal, 2015) June 30, 2016

BUBOI-GUBAT (Bombax ceiba) Commonly known as the “Malabulak” Tree. This tree is said to have a lot of medicinal values. It’s also loved by birds! “Protect our trees, our forests- our source of life!” ‪#‎PhilippineNativeTrees‬ ‪#‎NativeTrees‬ ‪#‎Rainforestation‬ ‪#‎KeepingitNative‬ ‪#‎ForestProtection‬ May 20, 2016

TIBIG (Ficus nota) This fast-growing native tree is widely known as the “water tree” because of community experiences that show significant increase of water volume when Tibig trees are planted. It can also serve as a nurse tree for slow-growing plants nearby. Many native animals benefit from Tibig because of its fruit and stem which gives drinkable water when cut. “Protect our trees, our forests- our source of life!” (The Philippine Native Trees 101 Up Close And Personal, 2013) March 17...

NARRA (Pterocarpus indicus) Has superb wood quality, medicinal benefits, can survive even if planted in an open & infertile area, & serves as the national tree of the Philippines. Narra is categorized as critically endangered in IUCN Red List 2004. “Protect our trees, our forests-our source of life!” Visit our website: www.rainforestation.ph Other Articles on Narra: ▪Cabatit-Alegre, J. Narra: Nature’s immune booster. 2010 December 21. Philippine Star

MALAPAPAYA (Polyscias nodosa) Observations in typhoon-prone areas: Malapapaya tree branches out to resist strong winds & heavy rains! “Protect our trees, our forests- our source of life!” Visit our website: www.rainforestation.ph Articles about this tree: Sanchez, D. PCARRD establishes malapapaya farm. 24 February 2008. Philippine Star.

ANTIPOLO (Artocarpus blancoi (Elm.) Merr.) The adaptiveness of the Antipolo/ Tipolo tree is very remarkable! It can tolerate drought, infertile soil, & even shade. “Protect our trees, our forests- our source of life!” Visit our website: www.rainforestation.ph Articles about this tree: Native Tree of the month (PART 2) Antipolo Artocarpus blancoi (Elm.) Merr. 24 October 2011. Philippine Star.

TANGUILE (Shorea polysperma (Blanco) Merr.) Two adjacent Tanguile Trees (more than 20 years old) found in a tropical lowland evergreen Rain Forest in Silago, Southern Leyte! “Protect our trees, our forests- our source of life!” Visit our website: www.rainforestation.ph

KAMANSI (Artocarpus camansi) This fast-growing native has a lot of uses. ” I’ts cooked as a vegetable when young; ripe fruit produces nuts that looks like chestnuts; seeds boiled or roasted; similar taste to chestnut.” (The Philippine Native Trees 101 Up Close And Personal, 2013) “Protect our trees, our forests- our source of life!” #PhilippineNativeTrees #NativeTrees#Rainforestation #ForestProtection April 20, 2016

TAÑGISANG BAYAUAK (Ficus variegata) This fast-growing tree is harvested from the wild for local uses such as food, medicine, wood, and wax. “Protect our trees, our forests- our source of life!” ‪#‎PhilippineNativeTrees‬ ‪#‎NativeTrees‬ ‪#‎Rainforestation‬ ‪#‎ForestProtection‬ (Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by Ken Fern) May 8, 2016

BANUYO (Wallaceodendron celebicum) This salt-tolerant native tree is great for erosion control. It’s also called the “honey tree”. Banuyo is classified as Endangered (DAO 2007-1). “Protect our trees, our forests- our source of life!” ‪#‎PhilippineNativeTrees‬ ‪#‎NativeTrees‬ ‪#‎Rainforestation‬ #‎KeepingitNative‬ ‪#‎ForestProtection‬ PLANT AND NURTURE A NATIVE TREE TODAY! (c) Native Trees 101: Up Close And Personal June 14, 2016

MOLAVE (Vitex parviflora) The Molave tree is known for its strength and resiliency! It is also great for sediment retention. Sadly, Molave is classified as ‘endangered’ under DENR DAO 2007-1. “Protect our trees, our forests- our source of life!” Visit our website: www.rainforestation.ph Articles about this tree: Bareja, B. The Uses of Molave Tree, they are amazing. August 2013.

LAGUNDI (Vitex negundo) This fast-growing native plant is highly drought-resistant. Lagundi is very much known for its medicinal use. “Protect our trees, our forests- our source of life!” Visit our website: www.rainforestation.ph Articles about this plant: Candelario, G. Philippine herbal plants and their uses. 23 July 2014. Blogspot.