Paraserianthes Falcataria
General Description Paraserianthes falcataria, commonly called Moluccan albizia, batai, or falcata, is one of the fastest-growing tropical trees, widely cultivated in Southeast Asia for timber, pulpwood, and reforestation. It is native to the Moluccas (Indonesia), Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. Family: Fabaceae (legume family) Height: 30–45 m tall; trunk diameter up to 70–100 […]
Eucalyptus Deglupta
General Description Eucalyptus deglupta, commonly called rainbow eucalyptus or Mindanao gum, is one of the most striking trees in the world thanks to its multicolored bark. It is the only eucalyptus species naturally found in the Northern Hemisphere and is native to the Philippines, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. Family: Myrtaceae Height: Can reach 60–75 […]
Acacia Mangium
General Description Acacia mangium, also known as mangium or black wattle, is a fast-growing evergreen tree reaching 25–35 meters tall, widely planted in the Philippines and Southeast Asia for timber, pulpwood, and reforestation. It has a straight trunk, large phyllodes (leaf-like structures), cream-colored flower spikes, and coiled seed pods. Family: Fabaceae (pea family), subfamily Mimosoideae […]
Gmelia Arborea
General Description Gmelina arborea (commonly called white teak or “gamhar”) is a fast-growing deciduous tree native to South and Southeast Asia, widely planted in the Philippines for timber, shade, and ornamental use. It can reach up to 30 meters in height, with a broad crown, smooth pale bark, large ovate leaves, yellow-orange flowers, and small […]