Thursday, September 11, 2014

The Philippine National Tree

NARRA (ANGSANA)

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Local Name: Narra
English Name: Angsana
Scientific Name: Pterocarpus indicus

Description:

Narra is known to have its dancing leaves. And have a very light seed that can be dispersed be air. Narra is very common in Southeast Asia and China. Also in Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia.

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Narra is the national tree of the Philippines. It is sturdy and its wood is hard and strong. Narra is used to build houses. Narra houses are very strong and could last centuries without being worn out.

Nowadays, live narra tries in Philippines can only be found in the forest and its by-products are very expensive. Narra can be made into furnitures like main doors, beds, sala set, dining tables and wardrobes. It can also be made into musical instruments like guitars and violins.

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