Ervin Jesse C. Banares, Diosdado Jr. A. Sorsano, Fides Angeli C. Zaulda (February 2006)
Philippine Science High School Western Visayas Campus – Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PSHS WVC), Brgy. Bito-on, Jaro, Iloilo City 5000, Philippines
ABSTRACT
The Philippines offers a widespread field of study in taxonomy. The tropical climate and fertile soil found in this country serves as a sufficient breeding ground for all sorts of plant life. The researchers chose two barangay’s, Osman and Lilo-an, in Malinao, Aklan to conduct a taxonomic study on flowering trees found in said area.
The researchers collected information about the trees as well as physical samples. The specimen was preserved in a solution composed of formaldehyde, glycerin, denatured alcohol and distilled water. Afterwards, the specimen were pressed and tightly roped. The names of the trees were determined by comparing them with published identified trees and asking the help of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
The trees found in the area were identified as: Melastoma melabathricum (Malatungao), Wrightia laniti (Lanete), Mimusops parvilofia (Bansalagin), Bischofia javanica (Tuai), Leea aculeate (Amamali), Ormosia calavensis (Bahai), Colona serratifolia (Anilau), Mussaenda philippica (Kahoydalaga), Vitex parviflora (Molave), Dillenia philippinses (Katmon), Antidesma impressinerve (Inyam), Leukosyke capitellata (Alagasi), Avero cavambtala (Balimbing), Albizia saponana (Salingkugi), Siphonadon celastrineus (Matang-ulang), Mallotus ricinoides (Hinlaumo), Voacanga globosa (Bayag-usa), Cratoxylum celebicum (Paguringon), Canarium asperum (Pagsahingin), Polyscias nodosa (Malapapaya), Dendrocnide meyeniana (Lipang Kalabau), Pometia pinnata (Malugai), Radermachera sibuyanensis (Badlan), Mangifera altissima (Pahutan), Ficus pseudopalma (Niyog-niyog), Alstonia macrophylla (Batino), Garcinia venulosa (Gatasan), and Hopea acuminate merr (Dagil).
The researchers have concluded that both areas have diverse plant life and trees that are commonly found in the Philippines.