Planting materials of "Apali" as it is called commonly here. Not so popular as potato, sweet potato or yam but Apali is a lesser yam (Dioscorea esculenta) with a great potential. This is a slender, slightly hairy and spiny vine. This is native to Southeast Asia and is one of the first yam species that was cultivated, also known as "Tugi" among the Tagalog. It is a climate-resilient crop that can withstand adverse climatic conditions, particularly during long dry periods. It is high in dietary fiber, has longer shelf-life and can be an alternative staple food source that can address food security issue in the country. Due to its potato-like characteristics, Apali can be processed into jams, ice cream, candies or as vegetable mixed or stewed with meat. ππ±π±
Boris Private Sanctum
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Golden Garland (Petraeovitex bambusetorum)
Kamagong (Diospyros blancoi)
Overgrown seedlings of Kamagong (Diospyros blancoi), commonly known as velvet apple, velvet persimmon or mabolo tree, is a tree of the genus Diospyros of ebony trees and persimmons. It produces edible fruit with a fine, velvety, reddish-brown fur-like covering. The fruit has a soft, creamy, pink flesh, with a taste and aroma comparable to peaches. Got also some ripe fruits from my 7 year old young trees. ππ±π³
Silver rosemary
Kamuling or Namot (Microcos triflora var. triflora)
Young seedlings of Kamuling or Namot
(Microcos triflora var. triflora). This is a small to medium size tree native to the Philippines. Fruit pulp is edible with a good flavor. It is rich in calcium and iron used as a dietary supplements to reduced blood cholesterol, as antispasmodic, and to reduce risk of cancer.
Other uses:
- Bark fibers: Used for rope and tying materials.
- Resin: Used for fuel.
- Pulp: Used for paper production.
New Guinea Creeper
Mucuna bennettii, commonly known as New Guinea creeper. Last 2 stocks remaining.
This large woody climber produces several pendulous clusters of fiery red-orange flowers along its woody stems. Each of the clusters can reach a metre in length and hold as much as 80 claw-shaped flowers at a time! ππ
Blue Ginger (Dichorisandra thysiflora)
Sunday, July 5, 2026
Yakal-Kaliot (Hopea malibato)
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Satsuma Orange
Ice cream bean seedlings
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Seedless evergreen avocado
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