Kubili (Cubilia cubili)

Grounded my first Ibuli or Kubili (Cubilia cubili). The seeds can be roasted and eaten, taste like chestnut.  I have outplanted a specimen which came from Misamis last year but the leaves and shape of the fruit and seeds are different from this one. 😍🌱🌳

Fruits of Ibuli or Kubili from Luzon.

This is the other specimen that is also called Kubili from Misamis Oriental.

Fruits and seeds are different from the above photo of Kubili that came from Luzon.

Limited seedlings for planting are available at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.

Wild Mushrooms

Wild mushrooms. No idea if these are edible. 🍄🍄🍄

Looks like Oyster mushrooms, but better safe than sorry.

Philippine Nutmeg or Duguan (Myristica philippensis)

On the ground is Phil.Nutmeg or Duguan (Myristica philippensis). Conservation status of this species is "Vulnerable". 😍🌱🌳

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Malayakal (Shorea seminis)

One of my 3 year old Malayakal (Shorea seminis) was hit badly during the drought last April but was able to recover now. 

From 15 feet tall back to 5 feet. This one is outplanted in the open, my other one in the shaded is doing great. 😍🌱🌳

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Achachairu (Garcinia humilis)

This is from a failed graft of Batwan (Garcinia binucao) with a rootstock of Achachairu (Garcinia humilis). The Batwan scion survived for more than a year but with no progress and eventually died leaving the Achachairu rootstock to take over. Achachairu are prolific, so it must be grounded ensuring that nothing goes to waste. ❤️🌱🌳

The new shoots emerged at the side.

Achachairu are heavy fruiters. This is a photo from one of the mother tree during season.

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Mosisi (Maesopsis eminii)

Young germinants of Mosisi (Maesopsis eminii) came out unexpectedly from their common pot even after 2 years, their seeds are orthodox so its just lying dormant waiting for the right time to crack open. These are huge pioneer trees, fruits are edible to hornbills and monkeys. The wood is used in construction. The leaves used for animal fodder. 💕🌱🌳

Limited seedling for planting will be available soon at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM. 

Air Yam (Dioscorea bulbifera)

One of my climber here is this Air Yam (Dioscorea bulbifera). Dioscorea bulbifera bulbils are used in the treatment of Piles, dysentery, syphilis, ulcers, cough, leprosy, diabetes, asthma, and cancer. It is a raw material for contraceptives, and it is one of the most consumed yam species especially in West Africa.

Lots of various climbers are growing at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.

Brazilian Dutchman's Pipe (Aristolochia gigantea)

On the ground is a vigorous evergreen climber with cordate heart-shaped leaves and spectacular fragrant flowers. This is the Giant Pelican Flower also known as Brazilian Dutchman's Pipe (Aristolochia gigantea). Native to Brazil, Costa Rica and Panama. 😍🌱💕

Early flowering for this specimen.

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Makaasim (Syzygium nitidum)

Turning 2 years old next month November, this Makaasim (Syzygium nitidum) is a slow growing. Typical characteristic of a hardwood. ❤️🌱🌳

Outplanted from approximately 1 foot tall seedling November of 2022, and is now at 4 feet after 2 years in the ground.

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Nam-nam (Cynometra cauliflora)

This Nam-nam (Cynometra cauliflora) will be 3 years old on the ground next month. This is native to Malaysia. The pod is edible, with aromatic and juicy yellow pulp, and relatively large seeds. 😍🌱🌳

Fruits of Nam-nam are kidney-shape.

Outplanted this specimen November of 2021.

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Calabash tree (Crescentia cujete)

Fruit of our 10 year old Calabash tree (Crescentia cujete). In the Philippines, Crescentia cujete is also referred to as "Miracle Fruit". It is often grown as an ornamental; however, it is also used in traditional systems of medicine. For more detailed information about the fruit you can read it here—   https://shorturl.at/Nw2d1

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Tiaong (Shorea ovata)

Replacement of my Tiaong (Shorea ovata) that was damaged by the El Niño this year. It was already 4 years old but it didn't survive the drought. The new one was outplanted beside the dried stump of the fallen juvenile specimen. The 4 years is wasted but It's never too late for the new one. 💕🌱🌳

Huge Tiaong mother tree in situ.

My first Tiaong specimen was outplanted Arbor day month of June of 2020.

Seedlings for planting available in limited quantity at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM. 

Stinking Toe (Hymenaea courbaril)

One of the rarest in my exotic fruit collection is Jatoba also known as Stinking Toe (Hymenaea courbaril). Common in Central and South America, its hard fruit pods have edible dry pulp surrounding the seeds. Its sap, called animé, is used for incense, perfume, and varnish. It is a hardwood that is used for furniture, flooring, and decoration. 😍🌱🌳

The fruit of Jatoba. 

Germinating the Jatoba seeds 3 years ago.

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Phil.Teak (Tectona philippinensis)

Available! 

Limited seedlings of Phil.Teak (Tectona philippinensis). Flowering and a hardwood tree. Endemic to the Philippines. Conservation status is "Endangered". 😍🌱🌳

Close up photo of Philippine Teak flowers.

On full bloom of the Phil.Teak in situ.

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