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....

Ipot Palm (Areca Ipot), a beautiful medium-sized palm native to rainforests in the Philippines. The Ipot palm grows a slender, smooth, ringed, green trunk. A green crownshaft holds an elegant crown of keeled, ascending...

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, known as Gumamela in the Philippines, a flowering plant species that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It is also known as China rose or shoe flower. Gumamela plants...

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...

Kalingag is a small tree about 6 to 10 meters high with thick and aromatic bark. this plant is indigenous here in the Philippines. It grows best in forests at low and medium altitudes...

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...

Rafflesia, the world’s largest and smelliest single flower on record. It is one of the 13 species of Rafflesia found in the Philippines. It was discovered in the mountains of Sibalom Natural Park in...

If you’ve ever walked through a tropical garden at night and been stopped in your tracks by an intoxicatingly sweet fragrance, chances are you’ve encountered Dama de Noche. Known for its powerful nighttime perfume,...