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Mulawin – Vitex spp.
Family: Lamiaceae
Description: A medium sized-large evergreen tree related to Molave. Leaves are finer and more elegant than molave; molave has larger tri-foliate leaves. Mulawin’s growth habit is less straighter and more branching. Observed to be slow growing.
Distribution: Indigenous to the Philippines.
Habitat: Near creek bank thickets.
Economic Importance: Recommended slow growing ornamental tree for urban greening projects, parks, roadsides with large allowances for tree growth (tree would eventually mature and would affect pavement in 20-30years).
Ecological Status: Endangered.