The Narra Tree (Pterocarpus indicus)

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Narra is the national tree of the Philippines that grows all over the country, especially in Bicol, Mindanao and Kagayan valley forest. It is strong and shady and most wanted wood for furniture because of its hardness.

Roots- roots absorbs water and minerals from the soil, it holds the plant in place Trunk- the trunk is the main stem of the tree and it transfer the water and minerals to the leaves Branches- part of a stem growing towards different directions which help to supply food and water to leaves and flowers Leaves- manufacture foods for the plant the the Xylem transfer the water there in the leaves and the Phloem transfer sugar from to the outside of the leaves

Parts of the plant

Roots

Trunk

Branches

Leaves

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Benefits of the plant

The young leaves of Narra can be consumed by people Their flowers are a source of honey

It has also been shown to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease It has the ability to lower blood sugar level, relieve joint pains, burn

unwanted fats and help in the elimination of urinary stone

Needs of the plant

Habitat- grows in a very wide range in soils, attaining its best development in deep, fertile, loamy alluvial soils

Needed nutrients- fertilize often Temperature- 22-32C^0

Humidity- The Narra Tree is adapted to the subtropical and tropical humid lowlands

Amount of precipitation- It like environments with summer, bimodal, and uniform rainfall patterns

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Propagation of the plant

The Narra Tree can be propagated by seedlings and large branch cutting and these are the most common methods of propagation. Also it can be propagated by seeds, grafting, cutting and tissue

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