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There are over 137 genera and about 998 species of orchids so far recorded in the Philippines as of 2007. [5] The broad lowland and hill rain forests of the Philippines, which are mostly gone today, [6] were dominated by at least 45 species of dipterocarps. These massive trees were abundant to up to 1,000 meters above sea level.
Pages in category "Trees of the Philippines" The following 117 pages are in this category, out of 117 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
Bohol is an island province in the Philippines and its 10th largest island. It is located in the Central Visayas region and has a population of 1,137,000 (2000 census) with an area of 4,117.3 km. This is a list of the most common species and varieties of flora and fauna specific to the province of Bohol in the Philippines, endemic or otherwise.
The leaves are used for the thatching of roofs and wrapping food. Overharvesting of the leaves of plants causes a reduction in leaf size. The leaves do grow faster after harvest but tend to be smaller. [6] The foliage of the Saribus rotundifolius is the unofficial national leaf of the Philippines. [14]
Pages in category "Endemic flora of the Philippines" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 222 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Leaves are medicinal especially in treating skin rashes. Seeds are edible and taste like groundnut . Because its wood is hard and difficult to cut and is as strong as molave ( Vitex parviflora ), its highly preferred for heavy construction such as bridges , beams , joists, poles , wood piles of wharves and piers , veneer, and plywood , also for ...
Balete Drive, allegedly one of the most haunted places of Quezon city, Philippines. In some areas of the country, some people believe that balete trees are dwelling places for supernatural beings like diwata, kapre or tikbalang. In some places, sorcery rituals are known performed inside the chambers formed by the tree. [20]
The leaves are up to 30 -36 inches (75–90 cm) long [5] with a yellow midrib and edged with dull teeth. The edges of the leaf are elevated above the midrib, forming a sort of trough. [6] The fruit is a dark green fig that grows in pairs, each fruit just over an inch long. [3]