Pterocarpus indicus - Wikipedia
Pterocarpus indicus (commonly known as Amboyna wood, Malay padauk, Papua New Guinea rosewood, Philippine mahogany, Andaman redwood, Burmese rosewood, narra[3] (from Tagalog [4]) and asana in the Philippines, angsana, or Pashu padauk) is a species of Pterocarpus native to southeastern Asia, northern Australasia, and the western Pacific Ocean isla...
The Philippines and the sandalwood trade in the late pre
Feb 1, 2014 · The Philippines does have a form of the red sandalwood in the narra tree, known as apalit in Pampanga that may have taken the place of Santalum album. Like the latter, the wood of the narra tree is highly valued for religious carving.
(DOC) The Philippines and the sandalwood trade in the late pre …
The Philippines does have a form of the red sandalwood in the narra tree, known as apalit in Pampanga that may have taken the place of Santalum album. Like the latter, the wood of the narra tree is highly valued for religious carving.
The Narra-Tree - Neglected National Symbol - Insights Philippines
It is somewhat astonishing that the Narra-Tree (Pterocarpus indicus / Red Sandalwood tree), belongs to the national-symbols of the Philippines, especially because in the past the tree could be found in most deeper and middle regions of South East Asia and because nowadays the Philippines have only small, scattered and endangered remainders of ...
Pterocarpus indicus - National Tropical Botanical Garden
Pterocarpus indicus is a large deciduous tree which grows to 30 m high or more. The compound leaves are about 12–22 cm long and made up of 5–13 smaller leaflets. The extremely fragrant flowers grow in inflorescences known as panicles and are bright yellow or yellow-orange in color.
Pterocarpus indicus (Red Sandalwood) - Gardenia
Red Sandalwood is the national tree of the Philippines. Grows up to 80-100 ft. tall (24-30 m) and 50-100 ft. wide (15-30 m). Performs best in full sun in slightly acidic to neutral, moist sandy loam or clay loam soil. Tolerates saline soils and salt spray. …
Pterocarpus indicus (red sandalwood) | CABI Compendium
Jun 16, 2019 · It is a light-demanding species, and in natural conditions is often found as an element in the upper storey of the forest canopy, e.g. as a dominant tree with molave (Vitex parviflora) in the Philippines (Soerianegara and Lemmens, 1993).
Discover the National Tree of the Philippines! - Pinay Wise
Feb 19, 2024 · Delve into the world of Philippine flora and uncover the symbolic tree that represents the resilience, beauty, and cultural heritage of the Filipino people. From its remarkable features to its ecological significance, you’ll be captivated by …
Narra Tree - Forestry.com
Dec 5, 2023 · The Narra tree, scientifically known as Pterocarpus indicus, is a species of hardwood tree native to Southeast Asia, particularly the Philippines. It is renowned for its golden-brown timber and holds cultural significance.
The Philippines and the sandalwood trade in the late pre …
The Philippines and the sandalwood trade in the late pre-colonial and colonial periods. Video presentation for the Inaugural National Conference of the Philippine Association for the Study of Culture, History and Religion (PASCHR) on Feb.1, 2014 at Holy Angel University in Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines. Reviews cannot be added to this item.