Magic Berry (Synsepalum dulcificum)

Fruiting Magic Berry (Synsepalum dulcificum) from my 6 year old specimen. This is native to tropical Africa known for its berry that, when eaten, causes sour foods (such as lemons and limes) subsequently consumed to taste sweet. 😋🌱🌳

The size of the berries are small, the seed inside is the same size as a coffee beans.

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Dok Chom Chan (Ipomoea alba)

The third cycle for this year of Dok Chom Chan (Ipomoea alba) also known as moon flower. These are edible can be used in curry and soups.

I will let these flowers to matured and dried again for additional planting soon.

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Bago-Santol wild edible fruit

These are the "Bagaaw" or "Bago-Santol" that was germinated from seeds last October. This is a wild edible fruit gathered from the forest of Misamis. 😍🌱🌳

This is the common pot where the seeds are germinated. 

Fruits of Bagaaw or Bago-santol are edible. Still needs a proper ID for this species.

The mother tree growing in situ.

This is the trunk of the Bago-santol tree.

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Malakamias (Ailanthus triphysa)

My lone Malakamias (Ailanthus triphysa) under the shaded area. The tree produces resin which can be used for incense. 😍🌱🌳

Fruiting Malakamias in situ. 

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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. 💕🌱🌳

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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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