KENT ALVIN L. GUZMAN B.

A POLITICAL SCIENCE III

Flora/Plants in our barangay
(Brgy Baliw, San Juan (Lapog), Ilocos Sur)
PLANTS PICTURES Socio-cultural significance
(FLORA)
1. Oregano Oregano is an important culinary
herb, used for the flavor of its
leaves, which can be more flavourful
when dried than fresh. It has an
aromatic, warm and slightly bitter
taste, which can vary in intensity.
Good quality oregano may be strong
enough almost to numb the tongue,
but the cultivars adapted to colder
climates often have a lesser flavor.
Oregano is also used by chefs in the
Philippines to eliminate the odor of
carabao or water buffalo when
boiling it, while simultaneously
imparting flavor.
2.Yerba buena Yerba Buena is indicated or used
primarily as pain reliever.

3. Banana Banana leaves are large, flexible,

and waterproof. They are often used
as ecologically friendly disposable
food containers or as "plates" in
South Asia and several Southeast
Asian countries. Bananas are eaten
deep fried, baked in their skin in a
split bamboo, or steamed in
glutinous rice wrapped in a banana
leaf. Bananas can be made into jam.
Banana pancakes are popular
amongst backpackers and other
travelers in South Asia and
Southeast Asia. The large leaves may
be used as umbrellas.
KENT ALVIN L. GUZMAN B.A POLITICAL SCIENCE III
Flora/Plants in our barangay
(Brgy Baliw, San Juan (Lapog), Ilocos Sur)
4. Dragon Particularly red-skinned pitayas are
Fruit/Pitayas a good source of vitamin C.
Pitayas are rich in fiber and
minerals, notably phosphorus and
calciumRed pitayas seem to be
richer in the former, yellow ones in
the latter.
The seeds are rich in
polyunsaturated fatty acids, and in
particular Red Pitayas contain very
little saturated fat.
Pitahayas also contain significant
quantities of phytoalbumin
antioxidants
In Taiwan, diabetics use the fruit as
a food substitute for rice and as a
source of dietary fiber.
5. Papaya Papayas can be used as a food, a
cooking aid and in traditional
medicine. The stem and bark may be
used in rope production.
In some parts of the world, papaya
leaves are made into tea as a
treatment for malaria.

6. Rose Roses are a favored subject in art

and appear in portraits, illustrations,
on stamps, as ornaments or as
architectural elements.
The rose hip, usually from R. canina
is used as a minor source of Vitamin
C. The fruits of many species have
significant levels of vitamins and
have been used as a food
supplement. Many roses have been
used in herbal and folk medicines.
KENT ALVIN L. GUZMAN B.A POLITICAL SCIENCE III
Flora/Plants in our barangay
(Brgy Baliw, San Juan (Lapog), Ilocos Sur)
7. “Malunggay” Malunggay’s young leaves are edible
and are commonly cooked and
eaten like spinach or used to make
soups and salads. They are an
exceptionally good source of
provitamin A, vitamins B and C,
minerals (in particular iron), and the
sulphur-containing amino acids
methionine and cysteine.
Malunggay leaves are good for
headache, bleeding from a shallow
cut, bacterial and fungal skin
complaints, anti-inflammatory
gastric ulcers, diarrhea, and
malnutrition,
–Sen. Loren Legarda
8. Calamansi Useful for food recipes, eliminate
bad smell on fish, skin lightening,
take away satins on clothes, washes
body dirt, can be use deodorizer,
eliminates itching, helps cough,
good source of Vitamin C and
enhance hair growth.

9. Yellow Bell The yellow bells plant (Tecoma

stans), also known as esperanza and
yellow trumpet flower, produces
bright yellow flowers that add lots
of color to gardens.
For beautification purposes.

10. Corn / Maize and cornmeal constitute a

Maize staple food in many regions of the
world.
KENT ALVIN L. GUZMAN B.A POLITICAL SCIENCE III
Flora/Plants in our barangay
(Brgy Baliw, San Juan (Lapog), Ilocos Sur)
11. Guava Guava leaves are used in folk
medicine as a remedy for diarrhea
and, as well as the bark, for their
supposed antimicrobial properties
and as an astringent. Guava leaves
or bark are used in traditional
treatments against diabetes.
In the Philippines, ripe guava is used
in cooking sinigang.

12. Euphorbia They used this in landscaping, for

beautification purposes, etc.

13. “Pagay” / Rice is the staple food of over half

rice the world's population.
KENT ALVIN L. GUZMAN B.A POLITICAL SCIENCE III
Flora/Plants in our barangay
(Brgy Baliw, San Juan (Lapog), Ilocos Sur)
14. Mango -National Fruit of the Philippines
-In several cultures, its fruit and
leaves are ritually used as floral
decorations at weddings, public
celebrations and religious
ceremonies.
Food. The mango is generally sweet,
although the taste and texture of
the flesh varies across cultivars,
some having a soft, pulpy texture
similar to an overripe plum, while
the flesh of others is firmer, like a
cantaloupe or avocado, or may have
a fibrous texture. For consumption
of unripe, pickled or cooked fruit,
the mango skin may be consumed
comfortably, but has potential to
cause contact dermatitis of the lips,
gingiva or tongue in susceptible
.Under-ripe mangoes can be ripened
by placing them in brown paper
bags, then putting them into the
closet for 24 hours. They will then
keep in a plastic bag in the
refrigerator for about four or five
days. In ripe fruits which are
commonly eaten fresh, the skin may
be thicker and bitter tasting, so is
typically not eaten.
15. Mahogany Used in furniture-making, boat
building, and other high
specification uses.
Mahogany has a straight, fine and
even grain, and is relatively free of
voids and pockets. Its reddish-brown
color darkens over time, and
displays a reddish sheen when
polished. It has excellent
workability, and is very durable.
Historically, the tree's girth allowed
for wide boards from traditional
mahogany species. These properties
make it a favorable wood for
crafting cabinets and furniture.
KENT ALVIN L. GUZMAN B.A POLITICAL SCIENCE III
Flora/Plants in our barangay
(Brgy Baliw, San Juan (Lapog), Ilocos Sur)
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