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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.
- 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.
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.
Nov 5, 2012 · CEBU, Philippines - Molave is a medium to large tree attaining a diameter of 100 to 150 centimeters and a height of 25 to 30 meters. In exceptional cases, it reaches a height of 35 meters or...
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.
Jul 2, 2020 · Vitex parviflora is a tropical tree native to the Philippines and Indonesia, highly valued for its durable wood and ornamental potential. It is reported as invasive in Guam and Hawaii, USA. In Hawaii, it is naturalized in O’ahu, usually near roadsides.
Nov 22, 2022 · 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...
