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Sinaligan – Sterculia rubiginosa
Family: Sterculiaceae
Description: A small tree growing up to 20 meters tall and up to 30 cm thick. Leaves are glossy and bright green.
Distribution: Philippines (Luzon, Mindoro, Sibuyan, Basilan, Thailanad, Malay Peninsula, Borneo, Sulawesi.
Habitat: Found in primary forests at low altitudes.
Economic Importance: A small shade tree for urban greening, parking areas, roadsides (will not destroy pavement).