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The 48 species base on their family and their corresponding Scientific and Common

name.

Family Poaceae

Figure 5. Imperata cylindrica

Common name: Sword grass or spear grass (eng.);kogon (bis,tag.)

Figure 6. Paspalum conjugatum

Common name: carabao grass or buffalo grass (eng.); kulape (tag.); kauat-kauat (vis.)

Figure 7. Oryza sativa

Common name: Humay (Bis.), Palay (Tag.), Rice (Engl.)

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Figure 8. Zea mays

Common name: Aheley (Mat.); Mais (Bis.)

Figure 9. Bambusa bambos

Common name: Laak (Mat.)

Figure 10. Saccharum officinarum

Common name: Tire (Mat.); Tubo; Sugar cane (Eng.)

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Family Fabaceae

Figure 11. Vigna cylindrica

Common name: Batong(bis.), Balatong (mat.)

Figure 12. Gliricidia sepium

Common name: Madre kakaw (Bis. and Mat.), Kakauati (Tag.), Tree of iron (Engl.)

Figure 13. Leucaena leucocephala

Common name: Ipil-ipil (bis.); white leadtree (eng.).

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Figure 14. Tamarindus indica

Common name: Simbag (Mat.); Sampalok

Figure 15. Erythrina variegata orientalis

Common name: Dapdap tree

Family Solanaceae

Figure 16. Capsicum frutescens

Common name: Benesil (mat.); Sileng labuyo (Vis.)

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Figure 17. Solanum molengena

Common name: Talong (bis.); eggplant (eng.)

Figure 18. Solanum lycopersicum

Common name: Kamatis (bis., mat.), Garden tomato (eng.)

Family Cucurbitaceae

Figure 19. Cucurbita maxima

Common name: Kalabasa(Tag.),

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Figure 20. Sechium edule

Common name: Sayote

Figure 21. Luffa acutangula

Common name: Patola (Bis.), bath sponge (eng.)

Family Euphorbiaceae

Figure 22. Euphorbia hirta

Common name: Snake weed (eng), tawa-tawa (bis)

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Figure 23. Manihot esculenta

Common name: Tire (mat.) sugar cane (eng.) kamoteng kahoy (bis.)

Figure 24. Medinilla venosa

Common name: Tungaw-tungaw (Mat.)

Figure 25. Racinus communis

Common name: Talang-talang (Mat.) Tangan-tangan (Bis.); Castor plant (Eng.)

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Family Lamiaceae

Figure 26. Vitex negundo

Common name: Lagundi

Figure 27. Mentha arvensis Linn.

Common name: Cinderella weeds, marsh mint, pepper mint (eng.); yerba buena (tag.);

herba buena (bis.mat.)

Family Malvaceae

Figure 28. Abelmoschus escuclentus

Common name: Lady Fingers (Eng.); okra (Tag, Bis.)

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Figure 29. Gossypium hirsutum

Common name: Gapas (bis.); upland cotton (eng.)

Family Musaceae

Figure 30. Musa acuminata

Common name: Binangay (Bis.)

Figure 31. Musa sapientum

Common name: Saba (Bis., Tag)

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Family Labiateae

Figure 32. Coleus blumei

Common name: Mayana

Family Liliaceae

Figure 33. Allium tuberosum

Common name: Sibuyas Dahon (bis. mat.)

Family Apiaceae

Figure 34. Centella asiatica

Common name: Goto-kola

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Family Convolvulaceae

Figure 35. Ipomea aquatica

Common name: Kangkong,(tag.); tinangkong(mat.), swamp morning glory (eng.)

Family Verbenaceae

Figure 36. Duranta erecta (Ladion, 1985)

Common name: Bulak sa puwalas (Mat.)

Family Araceae

Figure 37. Colocasia esculentaLinn.

Common name: Sole (Mat.), Gabi (Tag.)

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Family Pandanaceae

Figure 38. Pandanus tectorius

Common name: Screw Pine (eng.) Daluos (mat.); romblon

Family Zingiberaceae

Figure 39. Zingiber officinale

Common name: Luy-a (bis.)

Family Basellaceae

Figure 40. Basella alba

Common name: Ceylon spinach (eng.); alugbati (bis.)

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Family Amaranthaceae

Figure 41. Amaranthus caudatus

Common name: Kudyapa (Mat.), Love lies bleeding (eng.)

Family Caricaceae

Figure 42. Carica papaya

Common name: papaya (tag.); kapayas (bis.mat.)

Family Rhamnaceae

Figure 43. Berchemia scandens

Common name: Bulahen (Mat.); Ratan or Uway (Bis.)

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Rubiaceae

Figure 44. Coffea arabica

Common name: Kape(bis, mat)

Family Bixaceae

Figure 45. Bixa orellana

Common name: Atsuete

Family Myrtaceae

Figure 46. Psidium guajava Linn.

Common name: Beyabes (Mat.); Bayabas (Bis.)

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Family Rutaceae

Figure 47. Citrus maxima

Common name: Buongon (bis., mat); Pomelo (eng)

Family Meliaceae

Figure 48. Swietenia mahagoni

Common name: Mahogany tree (eng.); mahogany (bis.)

Family Verbenaceae

Figure 49. Gmelina arborea

Common name: Gemilina

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Family Boraginaceae

Figure 50. Heliotropium indicum

Common name: Elepante

Family Annonaceae

Figure 51. Annona muricata

Common name: Sour Soap (eng.); banaba (bis.).

Family Apocynaceae

Figure 52. Alstonia scholaris

Common name: Dita bark (eng.); dalipoen, dita (tag.)

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DISCUSSION

Ethnobotanical investigation was conducted on plants used by local upland tribe,

which shows a possible conclusion of the different importance and impact of the uses of

these plants which may need an attention for conservation and development for the future.

In the study, it was observed that most of the members of the Matigsalug community rely

on plants found in their surroundings especially from the forest. It was said that the forest

is their primary source of living (Patinio, 2009). From the food that they will be eating,

medicine for different ailments, source of income, fuel wood, down to ancillary uses

(such as construction materials and crafts).

From the 48 species of plants, which has multiple uses in the community, it was

recorded that most species are used for food. This conforms to the study of Prigge,

Langenberger, and Martin (2005). They explain the group of Bontoc use 102 species for

food, the Ifugao use 56 species, the Tasaday has 42 species and Mansaka has 31 species

of food plant- comprise a large number of species in this category than the farmers,

because they live in isolation from the mainstream society. They heavily relied on natural

products for their needs. In the community, each family have their own ''uma'' or what we

call farmland where they plant vegetative plants (some are cultivated) and harvested it.

Farmland is far from their houses, the boys of the family are accounted to take in charge

in their farm. Others sell out to the market which varies the productivity of the plant, but

mostly they plant for the benefit of their family. Primary species found in their farmland

are mainly the Oriza sativa, Colocassia esculenta, Zea May, Manihot esculenta, and

Saccharum officinarum. Mostly found both in their farmland and their yard.

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The second category which is second of the largest number of plant species in the

data are the medicinal plant species. In the study it was recorded that there are 20 species

of medicinal plants (please see table 2A). The knowledge of the medicinal plant of the

community is not homogeneously distributed, mostly men and some are women,

especially the old ones have these knowledge about the medicinal procedures and also the

species of the plants that will be used. This is consistent with earlier reports of other

researchers. One of this is the study of the group of Khan, Hussain, Mujtaba and M.A

Khan (2010). They have recorded that the knowledge of medicinal plant are mostly

distributed by gender, it was said that men, especially the old ones are more informative

than the women in the area. In the study of Prigge, Langenberger, and Martin (2005). It

was recorded that there is a comparably small number of medicinal species used by

indigenous people, because of the reason that these indigenous people were not willing to

share their information on medicinal plants with foreign researchers. Base on that study

that half of the species of the medicinal plants are also commonly used in the lowland

farmers for the same medicinal application, so there is an assumption that the

communities of farmers used are based on some bioactive principle. Similarly, it is

observed that some of the procedures and species of plants are being used by other

communities based on the study of Fortugaliza (2009) and Mayol (2010). The Matigsalug

community has restrictions and they gave limited information about their medicinal

species of plant and procedures, because they believe that only the Anituwen and

Tumanuren or Medicinal Doctor of the Group, knows what are the species of the plant

that will be used, for there is exclusively between the Manama (God) and tribal healers

(Patinio, 2009). Moreover, Sarahan (2010), concluded some of their practices are now

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diminishing, for the reason that there is no right place to go as forest are now declining

and denuded and the community now exposed to modern civilization.

Using plants as ancillary is one of the plant extraction and one of the factors of the

damage of the forest or ''Puwalas''. In the study it was recorded that there are 13 species

used as house construction including its different tools that can be made on that species

and 3 species is used to make crafts. Some species for construction are said to be new in

their forest 2 of which are the Sweetenia mahogany , from the family of Meliaceae and

Gmelina arborea which is from Verbenacea family. It was also observed that there are 2

species from the Poaceae family, and these are the Bambusa bambos which is common

for house walling and flooring and Imperata cylindrica which is commonly used for

roofing. In the ethnobotanical inventory of Himalayan Region in Pakistan, it was

recorded that there are twelve species utilized for construction purposes. Although their

houses are made of stones, they use timber for supporting. The timber is the most

important component of the forest, but timber ''mafia'' is active in illegal trades which

results to the decline of their forest (Khan, Hussain et. al, 2010). Also in the Matigsalug

community, the group of the Datu`s and their Elders believe that there is a big difference

of the forest (Puwalas) today and in the past. There are some parts of the forest that the

original species of plants (hardwoods and medicines) was diminishing because of illegal

loggers in earlier decades. It was proven by the calamities that they are encountering

nowadays. Such as landslides, flash floods and drought (Cadirao, 2010). Moreover, the

community now lead by the Datu`s, Bae`s and Elders, are more concerned in conserving

their area by having activities or programs such as ``Bantay gubat'' and more.

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In collecting data, the researcher encounter some problems, it was said that

invaders of the forest must perform a rituals first before entering the forest. For the

limited time and finance, the researcher could no longer sustain that. Moreover, some of

the species are being documented outside the forest vicinity. Two of which are used for

making handicraft. The species Berchemia scandens from Rhamnaceae family,for

making furniture’s and Alstonia scholaris from Apocynaceae family for making

handicraft and also used for construction.

In sorting the data and basis of the interview, there are other species of plants that

can only be seen in the forest. The community called it hardwood because it is taller,

harder and larger. They called it Indaluhong and Malibato. The stem of Indaluhong is

used as “lubukan” or mortar and Malibato is used “pangdukduk” or pestle both are used

in grinding the rice. Also the community observes some of the endemic species like

Lauaan and Almasiga or they call it Salumayug. They said that these trees are among of

the declining hardwoods in their

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CHAPTER V

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, RECCOMENDATION

Summary

Along the interviews, observations and documentation, there are 48 species of

plants were documented. These species belongs to 25 families and representing the 46

genera. Mostly of the plants belongs to the Poaceae family which has 6 number species

and second belongs to the Fabaceae family which has 5 species of plants. Along with this,

plants are characterized based on the utilization of the community, maybe it for food,

for medicine, construction materials and other uses of this plant, for fuel and lastly plant

that source of their income. In the data, it shows that mostly of the plant are used as food

which has 26 species of plant and second is for medicine which has 21 species. Thirteen

are used for construction, 13 also are used as economic plant and 8 is for fuel.

Conclusion

Forty- eight species of plant samples were collected. Most species are used as

food plant and there are about twenty six (26) species for this category. Second is for

medicine, which has 21 species. Thirteen for construction materials and source of income,

eight are for fuel and lastly three species are used for handicraft and has an alternative

uses in the community. This 48 species belongs to twenty-five (25) families and the

dominating family that is mostly used is from the family of Poaceae or the grass plants

which has a big role as a food crops. Assessment of conservation status and vulnerable

species of the area is needed. The diversity of the floras needs to be monitor and be

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documented over the change of time for the community and for us to be aware of the

biodiversity problem and for conservation purposes.

Recommendations

The area is rich of diverse floras and it is recommended that:

To have an environmental education program for the awareness of the

community on how to improve their practices for protection and conservation of

the floral species.

The LGU`s and NGO`s who is now entering the vicinity of the Matigsalug

group should work hand in hand in assisting the community in preserving and

documenting the indigenous knowledge especially in line in biodiversity.

A survey must also be conducted in this area to determine the species richness

and its distribution.

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APPENDIX A

Taxonomic Classification of the 48 species found in the area.

Taxonomic Classification of Kogon:

Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum: Magnoliophyta

Family: Poacea

Genus: Imperata

Species: cylindrica

http://plants.usda.gov

Taxonomic Classification of herbabuena:

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Magniolliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Family: Lamiaceae

Genus: Mentha

Species: arvensis

http://plants.usda.gov/java

Taxonomic Classification Carabao grass or Paspalum conjugatum :

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Magnioliophyta

Class: Liliopsida

Family: Poaceae

Genus: Paspalum

Species: conjugatum


APPENDIX A (Continuation)

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Taxonomic Classification of tawa-tawa:

Kingdom: Plantae


Class: Angiospermae

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Genus: Euphorbia

Species: hirta

http://portal.nbc.gov.bt

Taxonomic Classification of Mayana:

Kingdom: Plantae



Order: Lamiales

Family: Labiatae

Genus: Coleus

Species: blumei

Taxonomic Classification of Sibuyas Dahon:

Kingdom: Plantae


Class: Liliopsida

Order: Liliales

Family: Liliaceae

Genus: Allium

Species: tuberosum



Taxonomic Classification of Balatong:

Kingdom: Plantae

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Order: Fabales

Family: Fabaceae

Genus: Vigna

Species: cylindrica

http://zipcodezoo.com

Taxonomic Classification Goto-kola:

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Magnoliophyta


Family: Apiaceae

Genus: Centella

Species: asiatica (L.) Urb.


Taxonomic Classification of Kangkong:

Kingdom: Plantae



Order: Magnoliopsida

Family: Convolvulaceae

Genus: Ipomea

Species: aquatica



Taxonomic Classification of Bulak sa Puwalas:

Kingdom: Plantae



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Order: Lamiales

Family: Verbenaceae

Genus: Duranta

Species: erecta

http://www.itis.gov

Taxonomic Classification of Gabi:

Kingdom: Plantae


Class: Liliopsida

Family: Araceae

Genus: Colocasia

Species: esculenta


Taxonomic Classification of Romblon or Daluos:

Kingdom: Plantae


Class: Pandanaceae

Family: Pandanaceae

Genus: Pandanus

Species: tectorius



Taxonomic Classification of Benesil or Sileng Labuyo:

Kingdom: Plantae



Order: Solanales

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Family: Solanaceae

Genus: Capsicum

Species: frutescens


Taxonomic Classification of Luy-a:

Kingdom: Plantae


Class: Liliopsida

Order: Zingeberales

Family: Zingiberaceae

Genus: Zingiber

Species: officinale


Taxonomic Classification of tungaw-tungaw:

Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum: Magnoliophyta

Order: Myrtales

Family: Melastomaceae

Genus: Medinilla

Species: venosa



Taxonomic Classification of Patola:

Kingdom: Plantae



Order: Violales

Family: Cucurbitaceae

Genus: Luffa

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Species: acutangula


Taxonomic Classification of Kamatis:

Kingdom: Plantae



Order: Solanales

Family: Solanaceae

Genus: Solanum

Species: lycopersicum


Taxonomic Classification of sayote:

Kingdom: Plantae



Order: Violales


Genus: Sechium

Species: edule



Taxonomic Classification of eggplant:

Kingdom: Plantae



Order: Solanales

Family: Solanaceae

Genus: Solanum

http://luirig.altervista.org/flora/taxa/floraspecie.php?genere=Sechium

http://luirig.altervista.org/flora/taxa/floraspecie.php?genere=Sechium

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Species: melongena


Taxonomic Classification of Alugbati:

Kingdom: Plantae



Family: Basellaceae

Genus: Basella L.

Species: alba


Taxonomic Classification of Kalabasa:

Kingdom: Plantae



Order: Violales


Genus: Cucurbita

Species: maxima



Taxonomic Classification of okra:

Kingdom: Plantae



Order: Malvales

Family: Malvaceae

Genus: Abelmoschus

Species: esculentus(L.)

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http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=ABES

Taxonomic Classification of Tubo:

Kingdom : Plantae


Class: Liliopsida

Order: Cyperales

Family: Poaceae

Genus: Saccharum

Species: officinarum

http://wildlifeofhawaii.com/flowers/1309/saccharum-officinarum-sugarcane/

Taxonomic Classification of Kamoteng Kahoy:

Kingdom : Plantae




Genus: Manihot

Species: esculenta



Taxonomic Classification of Tangan-tangan:

Kingdom: Plantae



Order: Caryophyllales

Family: Amaranthaceae

Genus: Amaranthus

Species: caudatus

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Taxonomic Classification of binangay:

Kingdom: Plantae


Class: Liliopsida

Order: Zingiberales

Family: Musaceae

Genus: Musa L.

Species: acuminata Colla


Taxonomic Classification of Saba:

Kingdom: Plantae


Class: Liliopsida

Order: Zingiberales

Family: Musaceae

Genus: Musa L.

Species: sapientum Linn.



Taxonomic Classification of Humay or upland rice:

Kingdom: Plantae


Class: Liliopsida

Order: Cyperales

Family: Poaceae

Genus: Oryza L.

Species: sativa

Taxonomic Classification:

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Streptophyta

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Family: Caricaceae

Genus: Carica

Species: papaya

http://fruit-crops.com/papay

Taxonomic Classification of Mais:

Kingdom: Plantae


Class: Liliopsida

Order: Cyprales

Family: Poaceae

Genus: Zea

Species: mayz

http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=ZEMA


Taxonomic Classification of Ratan:

Kingdom: Plantae



Order: Rhamnales

Family: Rhamnaceae

Genus: Berchemia

Species： scandens

http://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=28447

Taxonomic Classification of Kawayan:

Kingdom: Plantae


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Class: Liliopsida

Order: Cyprales

Family: Poaceae

Genus: Bambusa

Species: bambos

http://luirig.altervista.org/schedenam/fnam.php?taxon=Bambusa+bambos

Taxonomic Classification of Kape:

Kingdom: Plantae



Order: Rubiales

Genus: Coffea L.

Species: arabica L.

http://www.ntbg.org/plants/plant_details.php?plantid=3120


Taxonomic Classification of Atsuete:

Kingdom: Plantae



Order: Violales

Family: Bixaceae

Genus: Bixa

Species: orellana


Taxonomic Classification of Madre Kakaw:

Kingdom: Plantae


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Class: Magliopsida

Order: Fabales

Family: Fabaceae

Genus: Gliriccidia

Species: sepium

Taxonomic Classification of Beyabas or Guava:

Kingdom: Plantae


Class: Magliopsida

Family: Myrtaceae

Genus: Psidium

Species: guajava

http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=PSGU


Taxonomic Classification of Buongon:

Kingdom: Plantae


Class: Magliopsida

Family: Rutaceae

Genus: Citrus

Species: maxima

http://plants.findthedata.org/l/12212/Citrus-maxima

Taxonomic Classification of upland cotton:

Kingdom: Plantae



Order: Malvales

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Family: Malvaceae

Genus: Gossypium

Species: hirsutum

http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=GOHIH2

Taxonomic Classification of tangan-tangan:

Kingdom: Plantae




Genus: Ricinus

Species: communis

http://luirig.altervista.org/schedeit/pz/ricinus_communis.htm


Taxonomic Classification of Ipil-ipil:

Kingdom: Plantae



Order: Fabales

Family: Fabaceae

Genus: Leucaena

Species: leucocephala


Taxonomic Classification of Mahogany:

Kingdom: Plantae



Family: Meliaceae

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Genus: Swietenia

Species: mahogany

Taxonomic Classification of Simbag:

Kingdom: Plantae



Order: Fabales

Family: Fabaceae

Genus: Tamarindus

Species: indica



Taxonomic Classification of Gemelina:

Kingdom Plantae

Division Magnoliophyta

Subclass Asteridae

Order Lamiales

Family Verbenaceae

Genus Gmelina L.

Species Gmelina arborea Roxb.

http://zipcodezoo.com/Plants/G/Gmelina_arborea/

Taxonomic Classification of Lagundi:

Kingdom: Plantae



Order: Lamiales

Family: Lamiaceae

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Genus: Vitex

Species: negundo

Taxonomic Classification of Elepante:

Kingdom: Plantae



Family: Boraginaceae

Genus: Heliotropium

Species: indicum


Taxonomic Classificationo of banaba:

Kingdom: Plantae



Family: Annonceae

Genus: Annona

Species: muricata


Taxonomic Classification of Dapdap Tree:

Kingdom: Plantae



Order: Fabales

Family: Fabaceae

Genus: Erythrina

Species: variegate

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http://zipcodezoo.com/Plants/E/Erythrina_variegata_orientalis/

Taxonomic Classification of Dita:

Kingdom: Plantae



Family: Apocynaceae

Genus: Alstonia

Species: scholaris

http://www.wolframalpha.com/entities/species/alstonia_scholaris/ir/wc/3s/

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APPENDIX B

Permission letters

University of Southeastern Philippines

Bo. Obrero, Inigo St. Davao City

College of Arts and Sciences

November 25, 2010

______________________

______________________

______________________

Greetings!

I am Kathleen E. Aballe., Taking up Bachelor of Science in Biology in University

of Southeastern Philippines. To pass this course the program has a Biological research

subject which is part of the requirement. The chosen study is the Ethnobotanical

investigation in Matigsalug Tribe in Sitio Salumay, Marilog District Davao City. The

study aims to identify the utilized plant and specifically to determine and to record the

importance of the plants.

Since this study is a non-destructive research, ethnobotanical specimens will be

documented through pictures using digital camera and only the necessary information

will be taken. The observation and documentation will be done in coordination with the

elders and the Matigsalug community. Sensitive species of plants will not be documented

without permission. The output of the investigation will also be validated by the

community.

By this, I humbly asked permission to conduct research in your area, with the help

of your people as key informants and source of information. I can achieve my goals to

help conserve the ethnobotanical knowledge of your tribe.

Hoping for your positive response. Thank you and more power!

Sincerely Yours, Noted by:

Kathleen E. Aballe Prof. Majella Bautista

Researcher Adviser

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University of Southeastern Philippines

Bo. Obrero, Inigo St. Davao City

College of Arts and Sciences

June 22, 2011

Imelda O. Sebastian

Executive Director

Josefa Segovia Foundation

Thru: Carmelita Padernal

Head Governance Unit

Greetings!

I am Kathleen E. Aballe., Taking up Bachelor of Science in Biology in University

of Southeastern Philippines. To pass this course the program has a Biological research

subject which is part of the requirement. The chosen study is all about the Ethnobotanical

investigation in Matigsalug Tribe in Sitio Salumay, Marilog District Davao City. The

study aims to identify the utilized plant and specifically to determine and to record the

importance of the plants.

In line with this, I would like to request a permission from your office to allow me

to conduct a research for the additional knowledge of the Matigsalug culture and tribe.

Hoping for your positive response.

Respectfully Yours,

KATHLEEN E. ABALLE

Researcher

APPENDIX B

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Survey Questionnaire

Name (Pangalan): ________________________________

Age (Edad): _____ Gender(kasarian): __________________

Local name of the plants (pangalan sa tanom): ________________________

Location of the plant (lokasyon sa tanom): ____________________________

Flower Month (Bulan mamulak ang tanom):___________________________

Fruiting Month (Bulan mamunga ang tanom):__________________________

Uses and procedures (gi unsa pag gamit ug pamaagi niini):

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

Did you still use this procedure? (If no) why not? (ginagamit paba ninyo ni na pamaagi) (pag

dili,ngano man?) ___________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Parts that being utilize (Parte sa tanom na gigamit):

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Availability (kahimtang sa tanom):

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

How do you conserve your knowledge about this plant (Gi unsa ninyo pag konserba ang

inyong kahibalo batok aning tanom ug gamit niini)?

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Other observation: _____________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Salamat!

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CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: Kathleen Evedientes Aballe

Nick Name: “Apple”

Age: 21 years old

Civil Status: Single

Birth Date: November 25 1990

Birthplace: Davao City

Email address: [email protected]

Address: Green Meadows Subdivision, Brgy. Sto. Niño Davao City

Fathers Name: Arturo P. Aballe

Mothers Name: Angelita E. Aballe

Sisters:

Kharen Mae Aballe (deceased)

Khae Ferrer

Brothers:

Ivan Aballe, Ivo Philip Aballe,

Iven Clive Aballe

Educational Attainment:

Elementary: Mintal Elementary School

(2002-2003)

High School: Mintal Comprehensive High School

(2003-2007)

College: University of Southeastern Philippines

College of Arts and Sciences, Obrero Campus

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Major in General Ecology (2007-present)

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Affiliation:

Association of Biology Students (ABS) - Member

Alliance of Davao Biology Major (ADBM) –Member

Agila Isang Galaw Support Group (ASTIG) - Volunteer

Friends of Philippine Eagle (FPE) - President

Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC) -Member

Institucion Tereciana Youth (IT youth)

Life in Dialogue Youth- Member

Part 3 Of Ethnobotanical Investigation of Matigsalug Ethnic Group in Sitio Patag Barangay Datu Salumay Davao City

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