The Bagawak-Morado Tree is a shrub native to the Philippines. It is also a fast-growing tree that can reach a height of 8 meters. Its leaves are simple and ovately oblong. It features dark green topmost leaves and purple undersides.
The leaves are simple and ovately oblong, with a dark green upper surface and a dark purple underside. This tree attracts butterflies due to its dense clusters of pink and white blossoms that are dripping with nectar. We must safeguard this species because it is listed as Critically Endangered. My sister, who assisted me in planting this lovely decorative tree in 2010, referred to it as "cotton buds."
The nectar from this tree attracts butterflies. Because it is a decorative tree, it can also be employed in the urban landscape. We must safeguard this species because it is listed as Critically Endangered (9DENR DAO 2007-1).
Bagawak-Morado tree benefits the ecosystem by providing food and shelter for animals. Unfortunately, the Bagawak-Morado tree is now endangered. The reason for this is because the trees' natural habitat is being overtaken by urban development. Due to this, many trees have died, and this in turn is leading to the decline of the Bagawak-Morado tree.