Albizi acle
MIMOSACEAE. Indigenous
SIZE: Up to 30m tall; trunk size 160cm diameter
TYPE: Evergreen
HABITAT: Ilocos Sur southward to Palawan and Negros; in forest at low and medium altitudes
Akleng gubat is a wild forest tree, hence its name. It is commonly associated with molave (Vitex parviflora) although it does not belong to the same family. This misidentification is a perfect argument for planting more akleng gubat to give this wonderful tree its own identity.