The Makiling Botanic Gardens (MBG) Plant of the Month (POM) for February 2021 is the “panama rose.” It is scientifically known as Rondeletia leucohylla Kunth. that belongs to family Rubiaceae. Its place of origin is Tropical America. Panama rose is a shrub that bears bright pink flowers that usually blooms …
On 29 January 2021, the Philippine Geothermal Production Company Inc. headed by its new Asset Affairs Director Hec Morota visited the Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems (MCME), College of Forestry and Natural Resources (CFNR), University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB). With Director Morota is PGPC Public Affairs Supervisor Mr. …
Niog-niogan is the Makiling Botanic Gardens (MBG) Plant of the Month (POM) for January 2021. The “Niog-niogan” or scientifically known as Ficus pseudopalma Blanco belongs to family Moraceae. It is also known as lubi-lubi and palm-like fig endemic to the Philippines. The young leaves of niog-niogan are edible. It can …
On 27 December 2020, the Youth Climate Navigators (YCN) an Environmental Conservation Organization welcomed their Ambassadors and Country Directors posted via their Facebook Page. Forester Alexis Fajardo was designated as the Country Director for the Philippines. He said, ” As a changemaker, let us support and encourage youth leaders worldwide …
December is the month when we celebrate Christmas. This season is usually represented by the color “RED.” So timely that the Makiling Botanic Gardens (MBG) Plant of the Month (POM) for December 2020 is the “red ginger.” Red ginger is scientifically known as Alpinia purpurata (Vieill.) K. Schum. that belongs …
Santan-Puti is the Makiling Botanic Gardens (MBG) Plant of the Month (POM) for November 2020. The “Santan-Puti” or scientifically known as Ixora finlaysoniana Wall ex. G.Don belongs to family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub growing up to 5m high. The entire plant is dried and used as medicine for strength …