Notice the difference in leaf size on the lower right hand pic. The larger leaf belongs to a seedling or a young tree while the smaller leaf on top belongs to a mature tree.
Considered as a pioneer tree, Anabiong (Trema Orientalis) belongs to the hemp family ULMACEAE / CANNABACEAE. Other synonymous names according to wikipedia are Pigeon Wood and Gunpowder Tree. Surprisingly, Anabiong has numerous uses. Its wood is good for paper, pulp and rope production. The leaves are a source of food for butterfly larvae and fodder for livestock, while the fruits are eaten by birds and other wildlife. It is a nitrogen fixing tree, thus it is able to enrich the soil. Usually growing in open bushland and waste places. This species is one of the fastest growing trees I've seen.
I have seen this tree here in Manila, Batangas (near the coastline) and in Laguna.
Saan po sa Manila kayo nakakita?
ReplyDeleteHi, Theresa! Naka-base ako dito sa San Juan City. Pwede n'yo po ako i-text or tawagan sa 09178834691 para sa ibang impormasyon o katanungan. Salamat. :)
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