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    The document lists the top 10 endangered plants in the Philippines according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. The list includes plants such as the Kris plant, Apitong tree, Dalingdingan tree, and Dayungon tree. These plants are indigenous to regions in the Philippines and are threatened due to habitat loss and overexploitation of their wood and other products. The document provides pictures and brief descriptions of each plant, including their scientific names, locations found, uses of their wood or other parts, and conservation statuses.

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    Top Ten Endangered Plants in the Philippines

    (According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources)
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    Name
    Scientific Name
    Status

    Kris Plant
    Alocasia sanderiana
    Critically Endangered

    Apitong
    2

    Dipterocarpus
    grandiflorus

    Critically Endangered

    Dalingdingan
    Hopea malibato
    Critically Endangered

    Dayungon
    Agathis philippinensis
    Vulnerable

    Dau Rai
    Dipterocarpus alatus
    Endangered

    Description
    This large-leafed, ornamental
    plant is indigenous to the
    provinces of Misamis
    Occidental and Bukidnon in
    the Philippines. It is called
    kris because of its uncanny
    likeness to the country's
    ancient wavy broad sword
    used by its natives for
    combat during olden times.
    Apitong is a medium
    hardwood tree endemic to
    the countries of Southeast
    Asia and India. It is used to
    produce many types of
    commodities such as lumber,
    paper, and charcoal.
    It is known in the fields of
    chemistry and medicine as its
    leaves produce oligostilbenes
    that are said to have HIVinhibitory properties. This tree
    is indigenous to the
    Philippines.
    This large, coniferous
    evergreen tree is native to
    the island of Luzon in the
    Philippines. It can grow up to
    65 meters tall and is
    commonly used to reforest
    barren lands because it can
    tolerate acidic and infertile
    soil.
    This is a tropical forest tree
    endemic to the Southeast
    Asian nations of Vietnam,
    Cambodia, Laos, Thailand,
    and the Philippines. They are
    usually found planted beside
    riverbanks. Its wood is highly
    sought-after to be used in
    making top quality furniture.
    The bark is also popular for
    its medicinal properties that

    Photo

    Apnit o Bagtikan
    Parashorea
    malaanonan
    Critically Endangered

    Yakal
    Shorea astylosa
    Critically Endangered

    Mayapis
    Shorea palosapis
    Endangered

    Philippine Teak
    Tectona philippinensis
    Endangered

    10

    Dinagat Pitcher Plant


    Nepenthes bellii
    Endangered

    are known to alleviate


    rheumatism and liver
    diseases.
    This large tree specie is
    found in the Philippines,
    Malaysia, and Brunei. It can
    grow to as much as 60
    meters in height. It is mainly
    used for its timber.
    Yakal is a medium-large tree
    that is endemic to the
    Philippines. It is commonly
    found in the lowland forests
    of the islands of Luzon,
    Negros, Samar, and
    Mindanao. Its wood is known
    for its high level of strength
    and is used for constructing
    houses, bridges, and other
    structures requiring durable
    lumber.
    Also called Philippine
    mahogany, this is another
    large tree species that is
    indigenous to the Philippines.
    Its wood is commonly
    exported because of its
    strength.
    A small-medium species of
    tree that is indigenous to the
    islands of Luzon and Iling in
    the Philippines. Its wood is
    also mainly used in
    construction.
    This plant is a carnivorous
    plant that is endemic to
    Dinagat Island and Northern
    Mindanao in the Philippines.
    It usually grows in the sides
    of cliffs and roads spilling into
    lowland forests.

    Source: http://coolrareanimals.hubpages.com/hub/20-Most-Endangered-Species-in-thePhilippines
    Panado, Arvin John P.
    MMA101

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