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Philippine Camia Category: Philippine Endangered Species Date Posted: 2006-01-03 Scientific Name: Hedychium philippinense K. Schum. Family: Zingiberaceae Common Name: Philippine Garland, Philippine Camia Local Name: Camia, White Ginger Description: An epiphytic herb with 1 to 3 stems. The terminal flowers are white with a shade of yellow and with crinkled margins. The fruit is a three-sided capsule which turns orange-yellow and bears dark red seeds. Habitat: Epiphytic on trunks and branches of trees in primary forests at altitudes 900 to 1,800m. Conservation Status: Rare |
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