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Apr 13, 2024 · The Molave tree, scientifically known as Vitex parviflora, is a slow-growing hardwood species native to Southeast Asia. It’s called Mulawin in the Philippines and has been an essential part of Filipino culture for centuries. This tree can grow up to 30 meters tall with a diameter of around one meter at its base.
Vitex parviflora is a species of plant in the family Verbenaceae, also known as smallflower chastetree or the molave tree. The name "molave" is from Spanish, derived from mulawin, the Tagalog word for the tree. It is also known as tugas in Visayan languages.
Description: A medium sized-large evergreen tree related to Molave. Leaves are finer and more elegant than molave; molave has larger tri-foliate leaves. Mulawin’s growth habit is less straighter and more branching. Observed to be slow growing. Distribution: Indigenous to the Philippines.
- In the confusing landscape of commom names, "molave" is shared by Vitex parviflora (Mulawin, small-flower chaste tree) and Viitex pinnata (hairy-leafed molave). Both species are native to the Philippines.
- The name "molave" is Spanish, derived from 'mulawin', the Tagalog word for the tree. - In the confusing landscape of commom names, "molave" is shared by Vitex parviflora ( Mulawin , small-flower chaste tree) and Viitex pinnata (hairy-leafed molave).
The Mulawin Tree or also called as Molave Tree It is a Tree given by the Ynang Reyna of the Diwatas and Encantadia along with the magical bird Balasik to the Mulawins when they moved to the top of Mt. Apo; Avila.
Nov 22, 2022 · Vitex parviflora is a species of plant in the family Verbenaceae, also known as smallflower chastetree or the molave tree.
