Cinnamomum cebuense, the Cebu Cinnamon Tree, Philippine Cinnamon or locally known as Kaningag, is a species of cinnamon endemic to Cebu, Philippines. It was described by A.J.G.H. Kostermans in 1986 having been collected on...
When you see a wide, fan-shaped, glossy green leaf in traditional Filipino decor or government insignias, you’re most likely looking at the Anahaw (scientific name: Saribus rotundifolius). More than just a tropical plant, it...
Philippine Tung (Reutealis trisperma) is endemic to the Philippines and used as a timber species. It is a small deciduous tree with a dense crown, glossy heart-shaped leaves and have an abnormally long stalk....
Copeland’s Pitcher Plant, named after Edwin Copeland is a species of pitcher plant native to Mindanao in the Philippines. It also grows in Mount Apo, Davao City, Camiguin, and Mount Pasian. It’s attitude ranges...
Hidden in the misty highlands of the Philippines lies a predator unlike any other, not one with teeth or claws, but with a deep, slippery trap and a taste for meat. Meet Attenborough’s Pitcher...
The Philippine Teak (Tectona philippinensis) is more than just a tree — it’s a symbol of the Philippines rich biodiversity and ecological heritage. Endemic to the country, particularly in the provinces of Batangas and...
