Vitex parviflora [2] is a species of plant in the family Lamiaceae, also known as smallflower chastetree [3] or the molave tree. The name "molave" is from Spanish, derived from mulawin, [4] the Tagalog word for the tree. [5] [6] It is also known as tugas in Visayan languages.

Molave, officially known as the Municipality of Molave (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Molave; Subanen: Benwa Molave; Chavacano: Municipalidad de Molave; Maranao: Inged a Molave; Tagalog: Bayan ng Molave), is a municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines.

Jan 19, 2024 · How does the Molave Tree benefit the soil and environment? Its extensive root system is excellent for soil stabilization and erosion prevention, crucial in maintaining landscape integrity and preventing natural disasters like landslides.

Typhoon Molave (2020) (T2018, 21W, Quinta) - a powerful typhoon that totally devastated the Southern Luzon area of the Philippines and Vietnam in late October 2020 Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Molave .

Jan 10, 2022 · The molave or V. parviflora belongs to the Verbena family or Verbenaceae, order Lamiales, group Asterids of the Eudicots, under phylum Angiospermae (also called Magnoliophyta or Anthophyta) of the kingdom Plantae (Simpson 2010). The family is also called the Molave family (Merrill 1912).

Apr 4, 2022 · The molave trees are uniquely versatile and should deserve more vigorous attention. Their specific uses are so numerous that it is quite impossible to make a complete list. To generalize, they are used in the form of round logs or posts, sliced lumber, driftwood, or intact live plants, and also as fuel, fodder for livestock, and herbal medicine.

Molave is a tree that reaches a height of 8 to 15 meters, smooth or nearly so, with inflorescences that may be slightly hairy. Leaflets are three, stalked, ovate to lanceolate, 7 to 18 centimeters long, pointed at the tip, shining and quite smooth.

Jun 17, 2024 · The Philippines is home to a rich diversity of flora, including the remarkable Molave tree (Vitex parviflora). Renowned for its strength, beauty, and resilience, the Molave has long been a symbol of endurance in the country’s landscapes. Let’s explore the significance, characteristics, and conservation efforts surrounding this iconic tree.

Aug 4, 2015 · The molave tree, also known by the scientific name Vitex parviflora, is a plant species of the Verbenaceae family. This tree is commonly found in the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia. The molave tree is a medium to large tree that can grow up to 30 meters in height.

Apr 13, 2021 · Molave is a medium-sized to fairly large tree with a spreading crown. It partially or entirely sheds its leaves during the latter part of the dry season. The tree is common in both secondary and open primary forests at low altitudes throughout the Philippines.