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A genus with species that have showy flowers, and in the Philippines, characterized by the presence of fleshy looking spurs. The special feature of this flower is the fragrance some of the species of this genus has. [4] Aerides augustiana endemic to the Philippines; Aerides inflexa; Aerides lawrenceae endemic to the Philippines
In Indonesia, ylang-ylang flowers are spread on the bed of newlywed couples. In the Philippines, its flowers, together with the flowers of the sampaguita, are strung into a necklace (lei) and worn by women and used to adorn religious images. Ylang-ylang's essential oil makes up 29% of the Comoros' annual export (1998). [18]
The Philippines adopted the sampaguita (Arabian jasmine, Jasminum sambac) in 1934 as its national flower because it symbolizes purity and cleanliness due to its color and sweet smell. [10] It is popularly strung into garlands presented to visitors and dignitaries and is a common adornment on religious images.
This abbreviation is incompatible with FTC guidelines, which require clear labeling of the gold content and fineness (e.g., 1/20 14K GF). [3] Most high quality gold-filled pieces have the same appearance as high carat gold, and gold-filled items, even with daily wear, can last 10 to 30 years though the layer of gold will eventually wear off ...
Many parts of Aglaia odorata - roots, leaves, flowers and branches - can be used as medicine. The roots are boiled with water to make a drink to increase appetite. In the Philippines, the roots and leaves can be used as a tonic. [3] The dried flowers are used to cure mouth ulcers and reduce fever. [2]
Also left behind was a significant amount of jewelry including "well-set semi-precious stones made into belts, brooches, and earrings; white diamonds in gold tiaras; pink diamonds in gold bracelets; and diamond in gold buckle". [13] This jewelry collection was placed in the vaults of the Philippines' central bank, [13] and eventually came to be ...
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.
The oldest existing Roman Catholic church in the Philippines under the auspices of The Order of St. Augustine. Part of 4 churches under the UNESCO world heritage site distinction under Baroque churches of the Philippines: PD 260, s. 1973 [33] 1973: Fort Pilar: Zamboanga City: 1635