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Amugis Tree Amugis (Koordersiodendron pinnatum (Blanco) Merr. Amugis is a large tree that grows up to 25 meters tall. It thrives in forests at low altitudes up to 460 meters in elevation. In secondary forests, it is usually present as a pre-disturbance remnant. It is widely distributed throughout the Philippines but is now where abundant. … Read more

Alupag Tree (Litchi chinensis subsp. philippinensis (Radlk.) Leenh. Synonymous to Dimocarpus didyma.) Alupag is an evergreen fruit-bearing tree that can reach a height of about 25 meters. Indigenous to the Philippines, it looks similar to its relatives, the lychee and longan. The fruits are round, greenish, rough, and occur in loose clusters, while the tasty … Read more

Lada Small yet terrible. This tiny fruit from Bicol can unleash a stinging sensation on your tastebuds. Bicolanos, who are fond of spicy foods, are inclined to this fruit’s powerful pungence. We call this fruit in Bicol as “lada” (chili pepper), which completes every Bicolano meal as an indispensable ingredient. Yes, you read it right … Read more

Miyapi Tree (Api-api) Where can we find the biggest and oldest mangrove tree in the Bicol region? A Miyapi (Avicennia officinalis) tree, a mangrove species from the family Acanthaceae in Bongsanglay Natural Park in Batuan, Masbate, is considered to be the largest and oldest tree in the Bicol region. It has a height of 7 … Read more

Almaciga Tree (Agathis philippinensis Warb.) Almaciga is a large coniferous tree that can grow to a height of 50 to 60 meters, with its trunk reaching up to 3 meters in diameter. Endemic to the Philippines, it is usually found in primary forests at medium to high altitudes. Almaciga yields high resin, commonly known as … Read more