history trees

Philippine Trees and Fruit Trees

Basingan

Caspillo

Masauding

Pendon

Racpan

Langsat

Scientific Name:Lansium domesticum

Local Name: Tagalog - Lanson (pl:Lansones)

Buwa-buwa Cebuano – Lansones, Buahan

Distribution:Camiguin

• Scientific name:Elaeocarpus calomala• Common name: Blanco• Local Name: Bunsilak• Location found: Mountains in Zambales

• Scientific name :Erythrina fusca• Common name: Purple coral tree• Local name: Gallito• Places to be found: Forest in Palawan

• Scientific name: Eucalyptus deglupta• Common name: Rainbow eucalyptus• Local name: Mindanao gum• Places to be found: Forests in Mindanao

• Scientific name: Eusideroxylon zwageri• Commin name: Borneo ironwood• Local name: Ulin• Places to be found: Tawi-tawi

• Scientific name: Hibiscus tiliaceus• Common name: hibiscus• Local name: Kurrajong• Places to be found: Forest

• Scientific name: Hopea acuminata• Common name: Manggachapui• Local name: Dalingdingan• Places to be found: Rainforests

• Common name: Guyabano• Scientific name: Annona Muricata• Local name: Guyabano• Places to be found: Homes, forests

• Common name: Guava• Scientific name: Psidium guajava• Local name: bayabas• Places to be found: Anywhere

• Scientific name: Enterolobium cyclocarpum• Common name: Elephant ear tree• Local name: Caro Caro• Places to be found: Leyte, Samar

• Common name: Floranjilla• Scientific name: Solanum wrightii• Local name: Floranjilla• Places to be found: Forest

• Common name: Fringon• Scientific name: Bauhinia monandra• Local name: Fringon• Places to be found: Forest

• Common name: Gamboge tree• Scientific name: Garcinia morella• Local name: Gamboge tree• Places to be found: Forest

• Common name: Gatasan-Layugan• Scientific name: Garcinia polyantha• Local name: Gatasan-Layugan• Places to be found: Forest

• Common name: Giant bamboo• Scientific name: Dendrocalamus giganteus• Local name: Kawayan(Malaki)• Places to be found: Forest

• Common name: Giant ipil-ipil• Scientific name: Leucaena pulverulenta• Local name: Ipil-ipil• Places to be found: Forests, gardens

• Common name: Granada• Scientific name: Punica granatum• Local name: Granada• Places to be found: Forest

• Common name: Australian gum• Scientific name: Eucalyptus tereticornis• Local name: Grey gum• Places to be found: Forests in mindanao

• Common name: Greenwattle• Scientific name: Acacia decurrens• Local name: Wattle bark• Places to be found: Forest

• Common name: Gauma• Scientific name: Inga laurina• Local name: Gauma• Places to be found: Forest

• Common name: Gumamela• Scientific name: Rosa sinensis• Local name: Gomamela• Places to be found: Gardens, homes

• Common name: Handapara• Scientific name: Dillenia indica• Local name: Handapara• Places to be found: Forest

• Common name: Hogplum• Scientific name: Spondias mombin• Local name: Hogplum• Places to be found: Forest

• Common name: Hojacruz• Scientific name: Crescentia alata• Local name: Hojacruz• Places to be found: Forest

• Common name: Holarrhena• Scientific name: Hoarrhena antidysenterica• Local name: Holarrhena• Places to be found: Forest

• Common name: Honshu-chiku• Scientific name: Bambusa multiplex• Local name: Honshu-chiku• Places to be found: Forest

• Common name: Huampit• Scientific name: Clausena lansium• Local name: Huampit• Places to be found: Forests

• Common name: Hybrid quinine• Scientific name: Cinchona hybrida• Local name: Quinine• Places to be found: Forest

• Common name: Grape fruit• Scientific name: Citrus paradisi• Local name: Suha• Places to be found: Davao

• Common name: Galiang• Scientific name: Colocasia antiquorum• Local name: Galiang• Places to be found: Forest particularly

northern luzon

• Common name: Galonalpas• Scientific name: Cyperus rotundus• Local name: Galonalpas• Places to be found: Forest

• Common name: Gan-gan• Scientific name: Flemingia strobilifera• Local name: Gan-gan• Places to be found: Mindanao rainforest

• Common name: Gayoman-manoc• Scientific name: Adiantum luniilatum• Local name: Gayoman• Places to be found: Forest

• Common name: Gutli• Scientific name: Acalypha grandis• Local name: Gutli• Places to be found: Palawan rainforest

• Common name: Haguyguy• Scientific name: Dodonaea viscosa• Local name: Tayabas• Places to be found: Forest

• Common name: Hala-hala• Scientific name: Trichosanthes anguina• Local name: Hala-hala• Places to be found: Forests in Batanes

• Common name: Halibutbut• Scientific name: Tabernaemontana

cumingiana• Local name: Halibutbut• Places to be found: Rainforest

• Common name: Handalamay• Scientific name: Pipturus asper• Local name: Handalamay• Places to be found: Forest

• Common name: Huthot• Scientific name: Trichosanthes anguina• Local name: Huthot• Places to be found: Forest

• Common name: Huampit• Scientific name: Clausena wanipi• Local name: huampit

• Common name: Garangan• Scientific name: Averrhoa carambola• Local name: garangan

04/11/23

Scientific Name:

Fiscus elastica

Distribution:

Popularly planted as a

roadside tree

Local name:

Balete/Baliti Tree

04/11/23

Scientific Name:

Cinnamomum cebuense

Distribution:

Cebu City, Camotes, Siquijor

Local name:

Kaningag

04/11/23

Scientific Name:

Dendrocnide meyeniana

Distribution:

Lipa, Batangas

Local name:

Lipa, Carabao lipa

04/11/23

Scientific Name:

Dracontomelon dao

Distribution:

Dao, Capiz, Malacbat,

Pampanga

Local name:

Dao

04/11/23

Scientific Name:

Dracontomelon dao

Distribution:

In forests, at low and

medium altitudes.

A shade tree, it is planted along

roads and parks.

Local name:

Mabolo, Kamagong

Common Name

Velvet Apple

04/11/23

Scientific Name:

Aphananthe philippinensis

Distribution:

Luzon

Local name:

Native Elm, Grey Handlewood,

Axe handle Wood,

Rough-leaved Hickory

and Asbestos Tree

04/11/23

Scientific Name:

Albizia saman

Distribution:

Local name:

Akasya, Rain Tree

04/11/23

Scientific Name:

Alstonia scholaris

Distribution:

Common In open primary and in secondary forests and thickets at low and medium altitudes throughout the Philippines.

Local name:

Dita, Devil Tree

04/11/23

Scientific Name:

Ceiba pentandra

Distribution:

Planted in settled

areas throughout

the Philippines.

Local name:

Doldol, silk cotton tree

04/11/23

Scientific Name:

Cinnamomum camphora

Distribution:

Local name:

Dalapot

Common name:

Camphor

04/11/23

Scientific Name:

Erythrina crista-galli

Distribution:

Baguio

Local name:

Coral Tree, dapdap

04/11/23

Scientific Name:

Artocarpus altilis

Distribution:

Local name:

Breadfruit

04/11/23

Scientific Name:

Areca catechu

Distribution:

Camarines

Local name:

Areca nut, betel nut, banga

04/11/23

Scientific Name:

Artocarpus altilis

Distribution:

In settled areas at

low and medium altitudes

throughout the Philippines.

Local name:

Lead tree, ipil-ipil

04/11/23

Scientific Name:

Eucalyptus deglupta

Distribution:

Mindanao where they are

found in the lowland primary

forests.

Local name:

Bagras

Common:

Gum Tree

04/11/23

Scientific Name:

Bixa orellana

Distribution:

Planted throughout

Philippines

Local name:

Acheute

04/11/23

Scientific Name:

Anacacdium occidentale

Distribution:

Throughout the

Philippines

Local name:

Casuy, Cashew

04/11/23

Scientific Name:

Garcinia cambogi

Distribution:

In thickets at low altitudes

in Pangasinan Province

in Luzon; in Leyte; Palawan:

Negros; and Surigao, Bukidnon,

Cotobato, Misamis Provinces

in Mindanao, and in Basilan.

Local name:

Bago-bago

04/11/23

Scientific Name:

Buchanania florida

Distribution:

Mindoro

Local name:

Bagulibas

04/11/23

Scientific Name:

Oestrum nocturnwn

Distribution:

Widely cultivated

in the Philippines

Local name:

Dama de noche

04/11/23

Scientific Name:

Pongamia glabra

Distribution:

Tayabas

Local name:

Balot-balot

04/11/23

Scientific Name:

Lucunia mamrnosa

Distribution:

Planted in Luzon, particularly the Cavite and

Laguna Provinces.

Local name:

mamey or chico mamey

04/11/23

Scientific Name:

Dipterocarpus grandiflorus

Distribution:

In forests at low altitudes.

Local name:

Apitong

04/11/23

Scientific Name:

Averihoa carambola

Distribution:

Throughout the

Philippines

Local name:

Balimbing

04/11/23

Scientific Name:

Psidium guayava

Distribution:

Throuhout Philippines

Local name:

Bayabas

04/11/23

Scientific Name:

Ceriops candolleana

Distribution:

Abundant in mangrove

swamps throughout the

Philippines.

Local name:

Bacauan

04/11/23

Scientific Name:

Achras sapota

Distribution:

Local name:

Chico

04/11/23

Scientific Name:

Durio zibethinus

Distribution:

Found in Agusan, Butuan,

Lanao, Zamboanga,

Cotobato, and Davao

Provinces in Mindanao, and

in the Sulu Archipelago.

Local name:

Durian

04/11/23

Scientific Name:

Spathodea campanulata

Distribution:

Cultivated in parks,

gardens and along

roadsides.

Local name:

Tulip,

04/11/23

Scientific Name:

Alstonia scholarisDistribution:

Cagayan in northern Luzon to Palawan and MindanaoLocal name:

Dita

04/11/23

Scientific Name:

Citrus aurantiumDistribution:

Throughout the Philippines

Local name:

Dalandan, Citrus

04/11/23

Scientific Name:

Anona squamosaDistribution:

Throughout the Philippines

Local name:

Atis, Sugar apple

04/11/23

Scientific Name:

Anona squamosaDistribution:

Throughout the Philippines

Local name:

Duhat, Black plum

04/11/23

Scientific Name:

Chrysophyllum cainitoDistribution:

Throughout the Philippines

Local name:

Caimito, Star apple

04/11/23

Scientific Name:

Hylocereus undatusDistribution:Introduced.Probably from Mexico.Ornamental cultivation in tropical regions.Local name:

Dragon fruit Tree

04/11/23

Scientific Name:

Persea gratissimaDistribution:

Throughout the Philippines

Local name:

Abukado, avocado

04/11/23

Scientific Name:

Kigelia africanaDistribution:

Cultivated in Manila, Los Baños, Laguna.Local name:

African sausage tree

Bitter orange

• Scientific name: Citrus aurantium

• Local name: NARANGITAS T.

• Location:

Double tuberose

• Scientific name: Polyanthes tuberosa

• Local name: NARDO (CEBU)

• Location:

New Guinea Rosewood• Scientific name:

Pterocarpus indicus

• Local name: NARRA T.

• Location:

Lepido petalum

• Scientific name: Lepidopetalum

• Local name: NGISINGISI T.

• Location:

Nipa palm

• Scientific name: Nipa fructicans

• Local name: NIPA, T.

• Location:

Velvet bean• Scientific name:

Mucuna pruriens

• Local name: NIPAY, T.

• Location:

Climbing fern

• Scientific name: Lygodium scandens

• Local name: NITO, T.

• Location:

May chang

• Scientific name: Litsea

• Local name: NOLALAQUI, T.

• Location:

Nightshade

• Scientific name: Solanum verbascifolium

• Local name: NOOG-NOOG (CEBU)

• Location:

• Scientific name: Smilax indica

• Local name: OLANG, T.

• Location:

• Scientific name: Sophora tomentosa

• Local name: OLAOMAG, T.

• Location:

• Scientific name: Portulaca olcracea

• Local name: OLASIMAN, T.

• Location:

• Scientific name: artocarpus

• Local name: OLOY, T.

• Location:

• Scientific name: Cyperus rotundus

• Local name: OMADING

• Location:

• Scientific name: Cocos nucifera

• Local name: ONGOT

• Location:

• Scientific name: Solanum nigrum

• Local name: ONTI

• Location:

• Scientific name: Amaranthus spinosus

• Local name: ORAYI, T.

• Location:

• Scientific name: Coldenia procumbens

• Local name: OREGANO-LALAQUI, T.

• Location:

• Scientific name: Asplenium esculentum

• Local name: PACO

• Scientific name: Vitis earnosa

• Local name: PACOPOD, T.

• Scientific name: diospyros

• Local name: PAGATPAT

• Scientific name: Canarium luzonicum

• Local name: PAGSAINGAIN, T.

• Scientific name: Mangifera longipes

• Local name: PAHO-SECO (CEBU)

• Scientific name: semecarpus

• Local name: PAHUTAN

• Scientific name:

garcinia

• Local name:

PAITAN

• Scientific name: Momordica balsamina

• Local name: PALLA

• Scientific name: Pangium edule

• Local name: PANGI, T.

• Scientific name: Pistia stratiotes

• Local name: QUIAPO, T.

• Scientific name: Crypteronia paniculata

• Local name: QUILAMO, T.

• Scientific name: Artocarpus incisa

• Local name: RIMA, T.

• Scientific name: Acacia farnesiana

• Local name: ROMA, T.

• Scientific name: Vanda lissochiloides

• Local name: SABILA, T.

• Scientific name: Musa sapientum

• Local name: SAGING

• Scientific name: Caryota ureus

• Local name: SAGU

• Scientific name: Lunasia amara Blanco

• Local name: SAGUIT

• Scientific name: Terminalia catappa

• Local name: SALAYSAY

• Scientific name: Michelia champaca

• Local name: SAMPACA, T.

Taiwan Bamboo Common/Universal Name: Bamboo

Scientific Name: Bambusa dolichomerithalla

Local Name: Kawayan

Place of Origin: Taiwan

*Given*

Taiwan Useful BambooCommon/Universal Name: Bamboo

Scientific Name: Bambusa utilis

Local Name: Kawayan

Place of Origin: Taiwan

*Given*

Talipot PalmCommon/Universal Name: Talipot Palm

Scientific Name: Corypha umbraculifera

Local Name: TalipotPlace of Origin: Southern India

*Given*

TalisayCommon/Universal Name: BadamierScientific Name: Terminalia catappa

Local Name: TalisayPlace of Origin: Philippines*Original*

TamarindCommon/Universal Name: Tamarind Tree, ImliScientific Name: Tamarindus indica

Local Name: SampalocPlace of Origin: Africa, India*Given*

TambisCommon/Universal Name: Watery Rose Apple, Bell Fruit

Scientific Name: Syzgium aqueum

Local Name: TambisPlace of Origin: South East Asia

*Original*

TampuiCommon/Universal Name: Plum Rose, Yambo

Scientific Name: Syzgium jambos

Local Name: TambisPlace of Origin: South East Asia

*Original*

TangaloCommon/Universal Name: Calappa Palm

Scientific Name: Actinorhytis calapparia

Local Name: TangaloPlace of Origin: Southeast Asia*Given*

TangileCommon/Universal Name: Dark Red Philippine Mahogany

Scientific Name: Shorea polysperma

Local Name: Tanguile, Tangile

Place of Origin: Philippines

*Original*

Tasmanian Blue Gum

Common/Universal Name: Blue Gum

Scientific Name: Eucalyptus globulus

Local Name: Blue GumPlace of Origin: Australia*Given*

TeakCommon/Universal Name: Teak Tree, Indian OakScientific Name: Tectona grandisLocal Name: DalanangPlace of Origin: India*Given*

Geographic distributionNative : India, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand

Thailand BambooCommon/Universal Name: Monastery BambooScientific Name: Thyrsostachys siamensisLocal Name: BambooPlace of Origin: Thailand*Given*

Thailand Gamboge TreeCommon/Universal Name: GambogeScientific Name: Garcinia hanburyiLocal Name: GambogePlace of Origin: Thailand*Given*

Thailand ShowerCommon/Universal Name: Amarillo, Legume TreeScientific Name: Senna siameaLocal Name: RoblesPlace of Origin: Southeast Asia*Probably Original*

Tiger/Spotted Bamboo Common/Universal Name: BambooScientific Name: Bambusa maculataLocal Name: BambooPlace of Origin: Taiwan*Given*

Traveler's/Traveller's Tree

Common/Universal Name: BambooScientific Name: Ravenala madagascariensisLocal Name: Traveler’s PalmPlace of Origin: Madagascar*Given*

True Star-AniseCommon/Universal Name: Star-AniseScientific Name: Illicium verumLocal Name: Anis, SankePlace of Origin: China*Given*

Trumpet Tree Common/Universal Name: Trumpet TreeScientific Name: Cecropia peltataLocal Name: YarumoPlace of Origin: America*Given*

Tsampakang-PutiCommon/Universal Name: White SandalwoodScientific Name: Michelia x alba

Local Name: Fragrant Himalayan ChampacaPlace of Origin: Himalayas*Given*

TsempedakCommon/Universal Name: TsempedakScientific Name: Artocarpus integer

Local Name: Small JackfruitPlace of Origin: South East Asia*Given*

TsiampakaCommon/Universal Name: TsiampakaScientific Name: Elmerillia tsiampacca

Local Name: TsiampakaPlace of Origin: South East Asia*Given*

Tuba Common/Universal Name: Croton OilScientific Name: Croton tiglium

Local Name: TubaPlace of Origin: Philippines*Original*

Vatica ellipticaCommon/Universal Name: Vatica ellipticaScientific Name: Vatica elliptica

Local Name: Vatica ellipticaPlace of Origin: Philippines*Original*

Vatica pachyphyllaCommon/Universal Name: Vatica pachyphyllaScientific Name: Vatica pachyphylla

Local Name: Vatica pachyphyllaPlace of Origin: Philippines

Viapple

Common/Universal Name: ViappleScientific Name: Spondias cytherea

Local Name: ViapplePlace of Origin: South East Asia*Given*

Vitex cofassusCommon/Universal Name: Vitex cofassusScientific Name: Vitex cofassus

Local Name: Vitex cofassusPlace of Origin: Philippines*Original*

Vitex parvifloraCommon/Universal Name: Molave Tree, Smallflower chastetreeScientific Name: Vitex parviflora

Local Name: MolavePlace of Origin: Philippines*Original*

WayaCommon/Universal Name: Waya BambooScientific Name: Dendrocalamus membranaceus

Local Name: Wa-Ya, Wa-MuPlace of Origin: Malay*Given*

Weeping Bottle BrushCommon/Universal Name: Bottle BrushScientific Name: Callistemon viminalis

Local Name: Bottle BrushPlace of Origin: Asia*Given*

Weeping Willow TreeCommon/Universal Name: Weeping Willow, Kemp WillowScientific Name: Salix sepulcralis

Local Name: Bottle BrushPlace of Origin: Asia*Given*

White LauanCommon/Universal Name: Weeping Willow, Kemp WillowScientific Name: Shorea contorta

Local Name: Bottle BrushPlace of Origin: Philippines*Original*.

YambuCommon/Universal Name: Macopa, Malay AppleScientific Name: Syzygium malaccense

Local Name: Makopang KalabawPlace of Origin: Malay*Given*

YakalCommon/Universal Name: YakalScientific Name: Shorea astylosa

Local Name: YakalPlace of Origin: Philippines*Original*

Yakal-SaplunganCommon/Universal Name: YakalScientific Name: Hopea plagata

Local Name: Yakal-saplunganPlace of Origin: Philippines*Original*

Yakal-YambanCommon/Universal Name: YakalScientific Name: Shorea falciferoides

Local Name: Yakal-yambanPlace of Origin: Philippines*Original*

Yellow-Bark QuinineCommon/Universal Name: QuinineScientific Name: Cinchona ledgeriania

Local Name: QuininePlace of Origin: Southern America*Given*

Yellow-BrunfelsiaCommon/Universal Name: Lady of the NightScientific Name: Brunfelsia americana

Local Name: American BrunfelsiaPlace of Origin: Southern America*Given*

Yellow-Elder Common/Universal Name: Yellow ElderScientific Name: Tecoma stans

Local Name: Yellow BellsPlace of Origin: Southern America*Given*

ZapoteCommon/Universal Name: Black Sapote, Chocolate Pudding TreeScientific Name: Diospyros digyna

Local Name: SapotePlace of Origin: Southern America*Given*

Zigzag-Rosewood Common/Universal Name: Indian RosewoodScientific Name: Dalbergia sissoo

Local Name: RosewoodPlace of Origin: India*Given*

Kafir Lime

Scientific Name:Citrus hystrix

Local Name: Tagalog – BuyakBisaya – Amongpong Ilokano – Kamukau

Distribution:Cabuyao, Laguna

Queen SirikitScientific Name:Mussaenda philippica

Local Name: Tagalog – Kahoi-dalaga, BalikarapBikolano – TabatabaCebuano – Ati-ati

Distribution:SamarLaguna

Breadnut

Scientific Name:Artocarpus camansi

Local Name: Tagalog – KamansiBisaya – DalangianIlokano – Pakak

Distribution:Quezon Province

Gliricidia

Scientific Name:Gliricidia sepium

Local Name: Tagalog – Kakawate

Marikakaw Madre de Cacao

Distribution:BatangasSouth Cotabato

Cacao/Chocolate Tree

Scientific Name:Theobroma cacao

Local Name: Tagalog - Kakaw

Distribution:Nowhere spontaneous in the

PhilippinesAgusan del Sur

Temple Flower

Scientific Name:Plumeria acuminata

Local Name: Tagalog - KalachuchiCebuano – Kachuchi

Distribution:Nowhere establishedFound in diff. regions

Lanutan

Scientific Name:Alphonsea arborea

Local Name: Tagalog - KalayBikolano - Bolon

Distribution:Nowhere establishedFound in forest

Red CedarScientific Name:Toona calantas

Local Name: Tagalog – KalantasIlokano – Danupra Bikolano – Lanigda

Distribution:Batan Islands, Cagayan to Sorsogon

Provinces in Luzon; Mindoro, Samar, Negros, Leyte, Cebu and Mindanao.

Kalimomog

Scientific Name:Ehretia navesii

Local Name: Tagalog – Taglokot, KalimomogIlokano – Lakabonog

Distribution:Found only in the PhilippinesNorthern Luzon to Mindanao, in most islands and provinces.

KalingagScientific Name:Cinnamomum mercadoi

Local Name: Tagalog - KalingagBikolano – KanilawPampangeño – KaliñgadIlokano – Kasiu

Distribution:Found only in the Philippines, from

the Babuyan Islands and northern Luzon to Mindanao.

Sandpaper Tree

Scientific Name:Streblus asper

Local Name: Tagalog - KaliosIlokano – AludigPampangeño – Ampas

Distribution:Northern Luzon to Palawan and

Mindanao

KalulotScientific Name:Artocarpus rubrovenia

Local Name: Tagalog – KalulotBisaya – BayukoPampangeño – Obien

Distribution:Cagayan to Sorsogon Provinces in

Luzon; and in Mindoro and Cagayan del Sulu.

Wild Almond

Scientific Name:Sterculia foetidaLocal Name: Tagalog – KalumpangIlokano – Bobor

Distribution:Northern Luzon to Palawan and Mindanao

Belleric MyrobalanScientific Name:Terminalia edulis

Local Name: Tagalog – KalumpitTagbanua – BajoIlokano – Anageb

Distribution:Very common and widely

distributed in primary forests from northern Luzon to southern Mindanao.

Lebbeck Tree

Scientific Name:Albizzia lebbeck

Local Name: Tagalog – Lañgil

Distribution: Ilocos Sur, Bataan and Laguna Provinces and in Manila, Palawan and Busuanga.

Laneteng Gubat Scientific Name:Kickxia blancoi

Local Name: Tagalog – Laneteng GubatIlokano – Pasnit, Kagpaayan

Distribution:Cagayan, Ilocos Sur, Batangas, Laguna, Catanduanes, Mindoro, Sibuyan Is., Guimaras, Negros and Leyte

Common Hog Plum

Scientific Name:Spondias pinnata

Local Name: Tagalog – LibasCagayan – Lannu Bikolano – Lubas

Distribution:Bicol, Cagayan

Marking Nut Tree

Scientific Name:Semecarpus cuneiformis

Local Name: Tagalog – KamingPampangeño – LigasBisaya – Agas

Distribution:Nowhere spontaneous

Lychee

Scientific Name:Litchi chinensis

Local Name: Tagalog – Litsiyas

Distribution:Benguet and Baguio and in Cervantes, Ilocos Sur

Candlenut Tree

Scientific Name:Aleurites moluccana

Local Name: Tagalog – LumbangBisaya – Rumbang

Distribution:Nowhere spontaneous

Velvet Apple

Scientific Name:Diospyros blancoi

Local Name: Tagalog – Mabolo

Distribution:Tropical lowlands of the Philippines

Wooly Leaved Fire-Brand Teak

Scientific Name:Premna cumingiana

Local Name: Tagalog – MagilikBisaya – AlagauBikolano – Manaba

Distribution:In secondary forests, from Northern Luzon to Palawan and Mindanao.

West Indian Mahogany

Scientific Name:Swietenia mahogani

Local Name: Mahogany

Distribution:Tropical forest in the Philippines

Malay Apple

Scientific Name:Premna cumingiana

Local Name: Tagalog – Makopa

Distribution:Nowhere naturalized

Sea Rosemallow

Scientific Name:Hibiscus tiliaceus

Local Name: Tagalog – Malabago

Distribution:Found throughout the Philippines, along the seashore and tidal streams

Malakmalak

Scientific Name:Palaquium philippense

Local Name: Tagalog – Malak-malakPampangeño – Palacpalac

Distribution:Found in forest near the stream

Tabog

Scientific Name:Chaetospermum glutinosum

Local Name: Tagalog – MalakabuyauIlokano - Uratan

Distribution:Secondary forests at low and medium altitudes from Isabela to Quezon Provinces of Luzon

Johey Oak

Scientific Name:Artocarpus odoratissimus

Local Name: Tagalog – Marang

Distribution:Palawan

Mali-mali

Scientific Name:Artocarpus odoratissimus

Local Name: Tagalog – HaraBikolano – Garadat

Distribution:Babuyan Islands

Ben Oil Tree

Scientific Name:Moringa oleifera

Local Name: Tagalog – MalunggayBisaya – KalamungaiBikolano – Kalunggay

Distribution:Planted throughout the Philippines

Bead TreeScientific Name:Melia dubia

Local Name: Tagalog – MalunggaianBisaya – BagaluñgaIlokano – Bulilising

Distribution:In Ilocos Norte, Quezon, Bulacan,

Bataan, Rizal, and Camarines Provinces in Luzon; and in Mindoro,

Negros, Cebu, Siquijor, Bohol, and Mindanao

Cheesewood Tree

Scientific Name:Pittosporum pentandrum

Local Name: Tagalog – MamalisIlokano – Basuit

Distribution: In secondary forests, from northern

Luzon to Palawan and Mindanao.

Kratom

Scientific Name:Mitragyna speciosa

Local Name: Tagalog – Mambog

Distribution:Cagayan Province, Mindoro

Mango

Scientific Name:Mangifera indica

Local Name: Tagalog – Mangga

Distribution:Guimaras, Cebu

Mangosteen

Scientific Name:Garcinia mangostana

Local Name: Chabakano – Mangosteen

Distribution:Kidapawan, Mindanao

Jujube Plum

Scientific Name:Ziziphus jujuba

Local Name: Tagalog – Mansanitas

Distribution:Widely scattered in the Philippines

Bitterwood

Scientific Name:Quassia indica

Local Name: Tagalog – ManunggalBisaya - Daraput

Distribution: Cagayan, Luzon; Mindoro and Palawan; Lanao, Mindanao

Rosewood

Scientific Name:Pterocarpus indicus

Local Name: Tagalog – Narra

Distribution:Found widely in forests

White Flowered Mangrove

Scientific Name:Lumnitzera racemosa

Local Name: Tagalog – Kulasi

Distribution:In beach swamps and along tidalstreams in Rizal, Bataan and Quezon Provinces; and in Mindoro, Panay, Negros, Cebu and Mindanao.

Headache tree

Scientific Name:Premna integrifolia

Local Name: Tagalog – Alagau-gubatBikolano – AngsuanIlokano – Agrau

Distribution: Cagayan, Ilocos Sur, Isabela, La Union,

Pangasinan, Zambales, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Bulacan, Bataan, Rizal, Batangas, Laguna, Quezon, and Camarines Provinces in Luzon.

Fragrant Premna

Scientific Name:Premna odorata

Local Name: Tagalog – Alagau, AdiyoBikolano – AbgauIlokano – Anobran

Distribution:Batan Islands and northern Luzon to

Mindanao, in most islands and provinces.

Fish-killer Tree

Scientific Name:Barringtonia racemosa

Local Name: Tagalog – PatatBisaya – Nuling

Distribution:Throughout the Philippines in most or all

islands and provinces

MANILA COPAL

Scientific Name:Agathis alba

Local Name: Tagalog – SalongBisaya – Balau

Distribution:Primary forests, at medium and higher altitudes

BOTOAN BANANA

Scientific Name:Agathis alba

Local Name: Tagalog – Butuan

Distribution: growing spontaneously in many parts of the Philippines.

CYPRESS

Scientific Name:Cupressus sempervirens

Local Name: Tagalog – Cypres

Distribution: growing spontaneously in many parts of the Philippines.

SPECTACULAR CASSIA

Scientific Name:Cassia spectabilis

Local Name: Golden Flower

Distribution:Cultivated anywhere