Familiarity 4.2 - Coastal

Derris trifoliata

Sila-sila / Tuble – A climbing mangrove-associated shrub with compound leaves traditionally known for containing rotenone compounds

Typha orientalis

Lampakanay – A tall marsh plant with long narrow leaves and cylindrical flower spikes commonly found in wetlands

Typha angustifolia

Narrow-leaved Cattail – A wetland plant with slender leaves and dense brown flower spikes growing in marshy environments

Cyperus alternifolius

Umbrella Papyrus – A grass-like aquatic plant with umbrella-shaped leaf arrangements commonly used as an ornamental plant

Crinum asiaticum

Green Crinum – A bulbous flowering plant with long strap-like leaves and large fragrant white flowers

Pandanus dubius

Bakong / Screw Pine – A coastal plant with spirally arranged leaves and aerial roots commonly found near shorelines

Scaevola frutescens

Beach Naupaka – A salt-tolerant coastal shrub with fleshy leaves and distinctive fan-shaped white flowers

Hymenocallis littoralis

Spider Lily – A perennial plant with long narrow leaves and white spider-like fragrant flowers

Cocos nucifera

Coconut Palm – A tall palm tree producing coconuts and widely cultivated for food, oil, fiber, and construction materials

Hibiscus tiliaceus

Malubago – A small coastal tree with heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers commonly used for rope fiber and shade

Pongamia pinnata

Bani – A medium-sized tree producing oil-rich seeds and commonly planted for shade and environmental restoration

Thespesia populnea

Banalo / Malapuso – A coastal tree with glossy leaves and hibiscus-like flowers often planted as an ornamental and windbreak species

Barringtonia asiatica

Botong – A coastal tree with large leaves and box-shaped fruits commonly found along beaches and mangrove margins

Calophyllum inophyllum

Bitaog / Palomaria / Dangkalan – A coastal evergreen tree with glossy leaves and oil-bearing seeds used for medicinal and industrial purposes

Casuarina equisetifolia

Agoho – A fast-growing coastal tree with needle-like branchlets commonly used as a windbreak and for erosion control

Cordia subcordata

Balu / Anonang – A medium-sized coastal tree with orange flowers and durable wood traditionally used for carving and boat-making

Coccoloba uvifera

Sea Grapes – A coastal shrub or tree producing grape-like clusters of edible fruits and large rounded leaves

Erythrina variegata

Dapdap – A deciduous tree with thorny stems and bright red flowers commonly used as an ornamental and shade tree

Terminalia catappa

Talisay – A large tropical tree with broad horizontal branches and edible almond-like seeds commonly planted for shade