The Makiling Botanic Gardens (MBG) Plant of the Month (POM) for April 2022 is the Tindalo, scientifically known as Afzelia rhomboidea (Blanco) Vidal from the family Leguminosae and is native to the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia. The tree can be identified by its morphological features. Tindalo’s leaves are even-pinnately alternate …
The Makiling Botanic Gardens (MBG) Plant of the Month (POM) for March 2022 is the “Pajarito” or Pigeon Orchid, scientifically known as Dendrobium crumenatum Sw. It came from the family Orchidaceae and is native to the Philippines, India, Sri Lanka, South China, Taiwan, Indochina, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Christmas …
Forester Marlo Caña took his oath of office as University Research Associate II before the Director of the Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems, Dr. Roberto G. Visco on 22 March 2022. He is joining the Forests and Watershed Division (FWD) of MCME. By: KPGonzalvo
#YSPTrends Time! This picturesque poster art was made by Mr. Joshua Cordez during the 10th Youth Summer Program on Environmental Education on May 7-9, 2014. By: KJPGonzalvo and GKIQuilloy
The Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems is now looking for a passionate, dedicated, and hardworking Administrative Officer II (UPSB-ADOF2-628-2004). For those who are interested kindly address your application letter to Chancellor Jose V. Camacho Jr. and refer to the document attached for more details. The deadline for submission is 28 …
The Makiling Botanic Gardens (MBG) Plant of the Month (POM) for February 2022 is the “Mickey Mouse Bush”, scientifically known as Ochna serrulata (Hochst.) Walp. It came from the family Ochnaceae and is native to South Africa. Mickey mouse bush is a small shrub that grows 1 to 2 meters …