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.