23/06/2021
DENR Central Luzon
WILD AND ALIVE WEDNESDAY 🌳
Molave scientific Vitex parviflora is a premium hardwood species in the Philippines. It is a medium-sized to fairly large tree up to 30 meters tall. It can be quickly identified by its distinct trifoliate leaves, light purple flowers and bunches of little bluish black fruit.
The Molave is indigenous to the Philippines and occurs most commonly in comparatively dry regions in lowland forests. They are located especially in regions that have a distinct wet and dry season, such as Central Luzon. Vitex timber is sought after for use in high-grade construction, interior finishing, flooring, house building, shipbuilding, railway sleepers and carving. Moreover, studies have documented the use of its bark as styptic, emetic, antitoxic and to treat jaundice and dropsy.
Overharvesting of this tree and habitat loss, however, has led the DENR to declare it as ENDANGERED. Therefore, harvesting or cutting it down can have serious consequences. It is also one of the select species prioritized in the DENR’s reforestation program.
Restoring our forests, especially with native trees like Vitex parviflora, is vital to the preservation of our planet and our survival as a species that we need to protect.
Let us keep our Molave to restore our ecosystem and keep our future green and secure. Report any illegal cutting of trees to your nearest DENR Office.
Ating mga kagubatan, pangalagaan, dahil Ikaw, Ako, . 💚
WILD AND ALIVE WEDNESDAY 🌳
Molave scientific Vitex parviflora is a premium hardwood species in the Philippines. It is a medium-sized to fairly large tree up to 30 meters tall. It can be quickly identified by its distinct trifoliate leaves, light purple flowers and bunches of little bluish black fruit.
The Molave is indigenous to the Philippines and occurs most commonly in comparatively dry regions in lowland forests. They are located especially in regions that have a distinct wet and dry season, such as Central Luzon. Vitex timber is sought after for use in high-grade construction, interior finishing, flooring, house building, shipbuilding, railway sleepers and carving. Moreover, studies have documented the use of its bark as styptic, emetic, antitoxic and to treat jaundice and dropsy.
Overharvesting of this tree and habitat loss, however, has led the DENR to declare it as ENDANGERED. Therefore, harvesting or cutting it down can have serious consequences. It is also one of the select species prioritized in the DENR’s reforestation program.
Restoring our forests, especially with native trees like Vitex parviflora, is vital to the preservation of our planet and our survival as a species that we need to protect.
Let us keep our Molave to restore our ecosystem and keep our future green and secure. Report any illegal cutting of trees to your nearest DENR Office.
Ating mga kagubatan, pangalagaan, dahil Ikaw, Ako, . 💚