Pandanus tectorius - Wikipedia
A large shrub or small tree of immense cultural, health, and economic importance in the Pacific, it is second only to coconut on atolls. It grows wild mainly in semi-natural vegetation in littoral habitats throughout the tropical and subtropical Pacific, where it can withstand drought, strong winds, and salt spray.
Eucalyptus deglupta - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Eucalyptus deglupta, commonly called Mindanao gum or rainbow eucalyptus, is a very large, fast-growing, broadleaved evergreen tree that is native to moist humid tropical forested areas with high rainfall in New Guinea, Indonesia and the Philippine Islands (Island of Mindanao). It is the only eucalyptus tree that is indigenous to the northern ...
Metrosideros polymorpha - Wikipedia
Metrosideros polymorpha, the ʻōhiʻa lehua, [4] is a species of flowering evergreen tree in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae, that is endemic to the six largest islands of Hawaiʻi. It is a member of the diverse Metrosideros genus, which are widespread over the …
Adansonia - Wikipedia
Adansonia is a genus made up of eight species of medium-to-large deciduous trees known as baobabs (/ ˈ b aʊ b æ b / or / ˈ b eɪ oʊ b æ b /) or adansonias. They are placed in the Malvaceae family, subfamily Bombacoideae .
Hala (Pandanus tectorius) - Maui Nui Botanical Gardens
Hala (Pandanus tectorius) Hawaiian name: Hala Botanical name: Pandanus tectorius Family: Pandanaceae (Screwpine Family) Status: Indigenous Where found: All Hawaiian islands except Kaho‘olawe Water/Light: Dry, with full to part sunlight Elevation range: 0 to 2,000 feet Height: up to 30 feet, with a 20 foot spread.
Tree - Structure, Growth, Adaptation | Britannica
Sep 6, 2024 · Tree - Structure, Growth, Adaptation: Generations of terrestrial plants recycling nutrients and energy into the stratum led to the contribution of developing rich organic soil suitable for large shrubs and herbs. Trees are organized into three major organs: roots, stems, and leaves.
Dita Tree - The Philippines Today
Apr 3, 2021 · Dita is a medium to large tree that grows up to 20 meters high. It is commonly found in Cagayan in northern Luzon to Palawan and Mindanao in most or all islands and provinces, in primary and secondary forests at low and medium altitudes.
Dita Tree: Description, Uses, and Benefits - Sustainable Agriculture
Apr 14, 2024 · Dita, also known as the Devil’s Tree, Milk Tree, or Blackboard Tree, has the scientific name Alstonia scholaris. It is a medium to large tree, usually up to 20 meters tall and 10 meters wide in urban settings, but can reach 50 meters tall in its native habitat.
Davidia involucrata (Dove Tree, Ghost tree, Handkerchief tree, …
The Dove tree is a broadleaf deciduous tree that grows 20 to 60 feet in height with orange and brown bark and alternate simple leaves. It is a native of China, but is rare in cultivation even in China. Pyramidal in youth, it matures with a rounded; dense branching form.
Madhuca longifolia - Wikipedia
Madhuca longifolia is an Indian tropical tree found largely in the central, southern, north Indian plains and forests, Nepal, Myanmar and Sri Lanka. It is commonly known as madhūka, madkam, mahuwa, Butter Tree, mahua, mahwa, mohulo, Iluppai , Mee or Ippa-chettu. [1]