Philippine Plant Directory
Browse our growing collection of edible and ornamental plants you can grow in the Philippines — from backyard vegetables to indoor ornamentals.
Edible Plants
Vegetables, herbs, fruit trees, root crops, and medicinal plants for Filipino kitchens and gardens.
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Indoor foliage, flowering species, succulents, and landscaping plants for Philippine homes.
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Malunggay
Moringa oleifera
The miracle tree of the Philippines — nutrient-dense leaves, fast-growing, and thrives in any backyard.
Kangkong
Ipomoea aquatica
A Filipino kitchen essential that grows effortlessly in water or soil — perfect for adobo and sinigang.
Calamansi
Citrofortunella microcarpa
The quintessential Filipino citrus for sawsawan, juice, and cooking — grows well in pots and gardens.
Pechay
Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis
The fastest leafy green in the Filipino garden — seed to harvest in under 30 days, ideal for containers.
Sili
Capsicum annuum & C. frutescens
The heat of Filipino cooking — siling labuyo and siling haba for vinegar dips and Bicol Express.
Talong
Solanum melongena
The beloved Filipino eggplant — grilled for tortang talong, stewed in pinakbet, roasted for ensalada.
Basil
Ocimum basilicum
The king of herbs — aromatic, easy to grow in pots, and essential for pesto, curries, and herbal remedies.
Ampalaya
Momordica charantia
The bitter gourd of Filipino cuisine and DOH-endorsed herbal medicine — a vigorous vine for trellises and green curtains.
Kamote
Ipomoea batatas
The versatile sweet potato — tubers for camote cue and tops (talbos) for sinigang. Thrives in Philippine soil.
Sitaw
Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis
The long bean of Filipino gardens — nitrogen-fixing, prolific, and essential for pinakbet and adobo.
Tanglad
Cymbopogon citratus
The aromatic citrus grass — brewed into tea, stuffed in grilled fish, and a natural mosquito repellent.
Oregano
Coleus amboinicus
The DOH-approved herbal medicine — thick aromatic leaves for cough relief and everyday wellness.
Mint & Yerba Buena
Clinopodium douglasii & Mentha spp.
DOH-approved yerba buena for pain relief plus common mint for drinks, desserts, and fresh flavor.
Alugbati
Basella alba
The tropical spinach — a climbing vine with thick, nutritious leaves that thrives in Philippine heat.
Pandan
Pandanus amaryllifolius
The vanilla of Southeast Asia — fragrant leaves for buko pandan, kakanin, and Filipino desserts.
Papaya
Carica papaya
The fastest fruit tree — seed to harvest in under a year, for fresh eating and cooking.
Saging
Musa spp.
Lakatan for fresh eating, saba for turon and banana cue — the cornerstone of Filipino agriculture.
Bayabas
Psidium guajava
DOH-approved medicinal leaves and fruit with 4× more vitamin C than oranges.
Atis
Annona squamosa
The sugar apple — custard-sweet flesh and a semi-deciduous tree suited to Philippine dry seasons.
Guyabano
Annona muricata
The soursop — tangy-sweet fruit for juices and ice cream, fast-growing in Philippine lowlands.
Kamias
Averrhoa bilimbi
The souring fruit — trunk-borne, intensely tart, irreplaceable in sinigang sa kamias.
Sampalok
Tamarindus indica
The grand souring tree — sinigang's signature tartness and beloved candy pasalubong.
Dalandan
Citrus × aurantium
The Philippine orange — green-skinned, mildly tart-sweet, freshly squeezed by street vendors.
Suha (Pomelo)
Citrus maxima
The largest citrus fruit — Davao's sweet pomelo is a Philippine export pride.
Singkamas
Pachyrhizus erosus
The crunchy street snack — peeled, sliced, and dipped in bagoong.
Upo
Lagenaria siceraria
The mild gourd for ginisang upo and misua soup — fast-growing on trellises.
Patola
Luffa acutangula
The ridged gourd — tender vegetable when young, natural luffa sponge when mature.
Kalabasa
Cucurbita maxima
The complete food plant — fruit, leaves, flowers, and seeds all edible.
Okra
Abelmoschus esculentus
The heat-loving pod vegetable — essential for pinakbet and ginisang okra.
Munggo
Vigna radiata
The protein-rich legume of Filipino Friday dinners and infant nutrition.
Luya
Zingiber officinale
The aromatic rhizome — DOH-endorsed herbal medicine for salabat tea and tinola.
Bawang
Allium sativum
The mighty bulb of sinangag, adobo, and every Filipino sawsawan.
Sibuyas
Allium cepa
The essential ginisa base — from pungent sibuyas Tagalog to spring onion garnish.
Kintsay
Apium graveolens
The shade-loving herb that crowns every bowl of pancit and arroz caldo.
Wansoy
Coriandrum sativum
The love-it-or-hate-it herb — genetics decide the flavor for you.
Kamatis
Solanum lycopersicum
The galleon-trade fruit behind every sawsawan and sinigang sa kamatis.
Mustasa
Brassica juncea
Fast-growing peppery greens — baby leaves ready in just 25 days.
Labanos
Raphanus sativus
The fastest root vegetable — crisp and peppery in just 25 days.
Sayote
Sechium edule
The prolific highland vine — hundreds of fruits from a single plant.
Gabi
Colocasia esculenta
Ancient corm crop behind laing and sinigang sa gabi — thrives in wet soil.
Ube
Dioscorea alata
The iconic purple yam — from ube halaya to global food trend.
Mango
Mangifera indica
The Philippine national fruit — carabao mango and Cebu dried mango.
Coconut
Cocos nucifera
The tree of life — VCO, coco sugar, and nata de coco.
Pineapple
Ananas comosus
Sweet Queen pineapple from Bukidnon and piña fiber cloth.
Jackfruit
Artocarpus heterophyllus
World's largest tree fruit for ginataang langka.
Rambutan
Nephelium lappaceum
Hairy tropical fruit with sweet translucent flesh.
Durian
Durio zibethinus
King of Fruits — Davao's pride.
Lanzones
Lansium parasiticum
Sweet Camiguin clusters.
Santol
Sandoricum koetjape
Sweet-sour cottony fruit for sinigang.
Sapodilla
Manilkara zapota
Brown sugar-sweet chicle source.
Star Apple
Chrysophyllum cainito
Creamy purple star-patterned fruit.
Java Plum
Syzygium cumini
Purple tongue-staining childhood fruit.
Wax Apple
Syzygium samarangense
Crunchy bell-shaped refreshing snack.
Starfruit
Averrhoa carambola
Star-shaped sweet-tart fruit.
Dragon Fruit
Hylocereus undatus
Exotic cactus fruit booming in PH.
Avocado
Persea americana
Filipino-style sweet with milk and sugar.
Passion Fruit
Passiflora edulis
Tangy aromatic pulp for smoothie bowls.
Cashew
Anacardium occidentale
Palawan's nut-outside-fruit tree.
Key Lime
Citrus × aurantiifolia
Intensely sour lime for kinilaw.
Winged Bean
Psophocarpus tetragonolobus
Every part edible.
Jute Leaves
Corchorus olitorius
Ilocano superfood greens.
Amaranth
Amaranthus spp.
Pre-colonial Filipino grain and green.
Pigeon Pea
Cajanus cajan
Ilonggo KBL ingredient.
Hyacinth Bean
Lablab purpureus
Traditional climbing bean.
Cucumber
Cucumis sativus
Ensaladang pipino essential.
Cabbage
Brassica oleracea var. capitata
Highland crop for ginisa and lumpia.
Corn
Zea mays
Binatog and mais con yelo staple.
Waterleaf
Talinum triangulare
Zero-maintenance shade vegetable.
Cassava
Manihot esculenta
Root crop for pichi-pichi and cassava cake.
Oyster Mushroom
Pleurotus ostreatus
Indoor protein growing in bags.
Carrots
Daucus carota
Benguet root vegetable for chopsuey.
String Beans
Phaseolus vulgaris
Baguio beans for ginisa.
Bell Pepper
Capsicum annuum
Sweet pepper for chopsuey.
Sambong
Blumea balsamifera
DOH herbal for kidney stones.
Lagundi
Vitex negundo
DOH herbal for cough and asthma.
Tsaang Gubat
Carmona retusa
DOH herbal and bonsai material.
Niyog-Niyogan
Combretum indicum
DOH dewormer with color-changing flowers.
Akapulko
Senna alata
DOH antifungal for skin infections.
Pansit-Pansitan
Peperomia pellucida
DOH herb for arthritis.
Black Pepper
Piper nigrum
Batangas pepper heritage.
Parsley
Petroselinum crispum
Universal herb garnish.
Bay Leaf
Laurus nobilis
Essential adobo herb.
Spring Onion
Allium fistulosum
Garnish that regrows from scraps.
Rice
Oryza sativa
THE Filipino staple.
Coffee
Coffea spp.
Barako to specialty renaissance.
Cacao
Theobroma cacao
Davao tablea and bean-to-bar.
Peanut
Arachis hypogaea
Adobong mani and kare-kare base.
Sugarcane
Saccharum officinarum
Negros muscovado and fresh juice.
Soybean
Glycine max
Behind taho, tokwa, and toyo.
Breadfruit
Artocarpus altilis
Visayan rice substitute tree.
Mulberry
Morus alba
Superfruit for berries and tea.
Ornamental Plant Guides
Snake Plant
Dracaena trifasciata
The ultimate low-maintenance houseplant that purifies air day and night.
Pothos
Epipremnum aureum
The unkillable trailing vine for beginners — gorgeous on shelves and hanging baskets.
Monstera
Monstera deliciosa
The iconic split-leaf statement plant that thrives in Philippine humidity.
Peace Lily
Spathiphyllum wallisii
Elegant shade-loving bloomer and NASA-recognized air purifier.
ZZ Plant
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Drought-proof, low-light survivor with glossy architectural foliage.
Spider Plant
Chlorophytum comosum
Cheerful cascading houseplant that produces shareable babies.
Rubber Plant
Ficus elastica
Bold glossy leaves in burgundy or deep green for bright living rooms.
Fiddle Leaf Fig
Ficus lyrata
Dramatic designer plant with violin-shaped leaves.
Anthurium
Anthurium andraeanum
Heart-shaped flowers that bloom year-round in Philippine homes.
Philodendron
Philodendron spp.
Tropical climber with hundreds of varieties from beginner to rare.
Alocasia
Alocasia spp.
Dramatic elephant ear foliage native to Philippine forests.
Calathea
Calathea spp.
Living art with patterned leaves that fold at night.
Bromeliad
Bromeliaceae family
Vibrant long-lasting color from the pineapple family.
Vanda Orchid
Vanda spp.
Queen of Philippine orchids with bare-root spectacular blooms.
Cattleya Orchid
Cattleya spp.
Large fragrant corsage orchid for collectors.
Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea spp.
Paper-thin bracts cascading over Philippine walls and fences.
Gumamela
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Classic Filipino garden flower and childhood bubble toy.
Sampaguita
Jasminum sambac
The national flower with unforgettable fragrance.
Santan
Ixora coccinea
Childhood nectar flower loved by butterflies and Filipino kids.
Rosal (Rose)
Rosa spp.
Timeless symbol of love adapted to Philippine tropical climate.
Adelfa
Nerium oleander
Tough highway beauty with stunning blooms. Highly toxic.
Fire Tree
Delonix regia
Most spectacular flowering tree — flame-red canopy every summer.
Narra
Pterocarpus indicus
Philippine national tree with golden fragrant flowers.
Ylang-Ylang
Cananga odorata
World's most fragrant flower, native to the Philippines.
Bamboo
Bambusa spp.
Fastest-growing plant, rooted deep in Filipino culture.
Bird's Nest Fern
Asplenium nidus
Native rainforest epiphyte with architectural rosette form.
Aglaonema
Aglaonema spp.
Best low-light colorful houseplant in red, pink, and silver.
Dieffenbachia
Dieffenbachia spp.
Bold patterned foliage and NASA air-purifying power.
Dracaena
Dracaena spp.
From lucky bamboo to corn plant — versatile air purifiers.
Croton
Codiaeum variegatum
Most colorful foliage plant needing full Philippine sun.
Ti Plant
Cordyline fruticosa
Good luck plant with colorful sword-like leaves.
Jade Plant
Crassula ovata
Feng shui money tree that can live over 100 years.
Aloe Vera (Sabila)
Aloe vera
Medicine cabinet in a pot for burns and skin care.
Succulents
Various genera
Drought-smart collection for sunny windowsills.
Plumeria (Kalachuchi)
Plumeria spp.
Fragrant tropical star with sweet perfume.
Gardenia
Gardenia jasminoides
Intoxicating white blooms on an acid-loving shrub.
Jasmine
Jasminum spp.
Fragrant climbing vines for fences and arbors.
Bird of Paradise
Strelitzia reginae
Exotic crane flower worth the multi-year wait.
Heliconia
Heliconia spp.
Bold tropical lobster claw inflorescences.
Caladium
Caladium bicolor
Heart-shaped colorful leaves that go dormant and return.
Coleus (Mayana)
Coleus scutellarioides
Original plantita plant native to the Philippines.
Marigold
Tagetes spp.
The Undas flower and companion planting champion.
Zinnia
Zinnia elegans
Butterfly magnet annual in bold daisy-like blooms.
Sunflower
Helianthus annuus
Happiness flower from Tarlac farms to Manila balconies.
Petunia
Petunia × hybrida
Trumpet blooms for cool-season hanging baskets.
Impatiens
Impatiens walleriana
Shade-loving bloomer with explosive seed pods.
Begonia
Begonia spp.
250+ species native to the Philippines.
Hibiscus Hybrids
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis hybrids
Giant dinner-plate exotic blooms.
Ixora Hybrids
Ixora hybrids
Dwarf and super-flowering varieties beyond common santan.
Duranta
Duranta erecta
Golden 'Gold Mound' foliage for hedges and borders.