Dillenia philippinensis
DILLENIACEAE. Endemic. Vulnerable
SIZE: Up to 12m; trunk size 30cm
TYPE: Evergreen
HABITAT: Throughout the Philippines in low to medium altitude forests
In the Singapore Botanical Gardens, rows of katmon welcome visitors with a marker that proudly credits their origin: “Dillenia philippinensis”. The katmon is one of our most beautiful trees and is ideal for the beautification of our cityscape. No wonder many barangays and towns have a street named after this tree.