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Palosapis Tree Palosapis (Anisoptera thurifera (Blanco) Blume Palosapis is a medium sized to very large tree that grows up to 60 meters tall. Endemic to the Philippines,it grows in evergreen dipterocarp forests, on ridges, or scattered in small groups in lowland forests, especially on sedimentary rocks. Its wood is suitable for general construction work, interior … Read more

Pahutan Tree Pahutan (Mangifera altissima Blanco) Pahutan is an erect evergreen tree, growing from 12 to 35 meters tall, with occasional specimens known to have attained heights of 54 meters. They grow in primary lowland, inland forests, and sometimes, coastal forests. Looking similar to a mango, the fruit can be eaten raw or cooked. The … Read more

Molave Tree Molave (Vitex parviflora Juss.) Molave is a medium-sized to fairly large tree with a spreading crown. It partially or entirely sheds its leaves during the latter part of the dry season. The tree is common in both secondary and open primary forests at low altitudes throughout the Philippines. Thus, these forests are often … Read more