Pakpak lawin lalake: MBG Plant of the Month of February 2017

The Makiling Botanic Gardens presents “Pakpak lawin lalake” as the Plant of the Month of February. Its scientific name is Asplenium nidus L. commonly known as “bird’s nest fern.” Pakpak lawin lalake belongs to family Aspleniaceae. It is native to the following countries: tropical  south eastern Asia, eastern Australia, Hawaii, Polynesia, Christmas Island, India, and eastern …

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Bagawak morado: MBG Plant of the Month of January 2017

Clerodendrum quadrilocurale (Blanco) Merr. commonly known as the “Bagawak morado” is the Makiling Botanic Gardens’ Plant of the Month of January. It is also known as firecracker, fireworks, Philippine glory-bower, shooting star, starburst bush and  winter starburst. Bagawak morado belongs to  family Lamiaceae and is native to Papua New Guinea and the Philippines.   …

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