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How many flora are there in the Philippines?
The diverse flora includes 8,000 species of flowering plants, 1,000 kinds of ferns, and 800 species of orchids.
What plants are in the Philippines?
Native Plants Of The Philippines
| Native Plants of the Philippines | Scientific Binomial Name |
|---|---|
| Philippine teak | Tectona philippinensis |
| Cebu Cinnamon Tree | Cinnamomum cebuense |
| Balakat | Ziziphus talanai |
| Kris Plant | Alocasia sanderiana |
What is the status of Philippine flora?
The Philippines ranks fifth in the number of plant species and maintains 5% of the world’s flora. Species endemism is very high, covering at least 25 genera of plants and 49% of terrestrial wildlife, while the country ranks fourth in bird endemism.
Are there bears in the Philippines?
The binturong, or bearcat (Arctictis binturong) inhabits a range stretching from northeast India and Bangladesh to the Malay Peninsula, Borneo and the Philippines.
What are the famous faunas in the Philippines?
Wildlife travel: What animals can I see in The Philippines?
- Whale shark, Donsol, Luzon.
- Philippine eagle, Mount Kitanglad, Mindanao. …
- Philippine tarsier, Corella, Bohol. …
- Palawan peacock-pheasant, Subterranean River National Park, Palawan. …
- Dugong, Dugong Dive Center, Busuanga Island.