The tree is named Kamagong and it is a member of the Elaeocarpaceae family. The Velvet Persimmon is a fruit tree that is also known as the Mabolo Tree.
Kamagong trees are known for their fragrant flowers that bloom during the months of April and May. The flowers have four petals each and grow in clusters on branches. These clusters are usually pink or white in color with a yellow center. Kamagong trees produce fruits that hang from their branches after they ripen, which contain edible seeds inside them.
Kamagong trees are highly prized for their fragrant flowers and sapwood. They are used for construction, furniture, and musical instruments.The wood from this tree is used to make furniture, cabinets, doors and floors.
The Kamagong tree serves as a source of food for both humans and wildlife species in the Philippines. The seeds are rich in protein and minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc. It also serves as an ornamental plant because its flowers bloom during the dry season when other plants do not grow well due to lack of rainwater.
The tree thrives in the lowlands from sea level to 1500 meters above sea level, where it likes well-drained soil. Kamagong tree is one of five trees on the Philippines that need to be saved. The Masungi Georeserve Foundation is planting more trees to protect the forest.
It's not easy to grow kamagong trees. The plants need a lot of land and resources. But they have a big impact on the environment. The plant has a large amount of medicinal benefits.
There are some people who make a living growing the kamagong tree. Unfortunately, it is not a common tree. So, we shouldn't cut them down unless we have to. Some of the people who protect the kamagong tree are local leaders, the government, and the non-government organization. They have done a lot of work for the protection of the kamagong tree.
If you want to protect the environment, you will need to make sure that you have healthy trees around you. You will need to have plants around you.