PHILIPPINE BOTANICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA

Nature's wisdom, rooted in tradition.

Discover the plants that have been part of Philippine traditional knowledge for generations.

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Philippine medicinal plant
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Philippine Flora

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WHY GREENLIFE?

Connecting tradition with technology.

The Philippines is home to a rich variety of plants that have long been recognized in local traditions.

GreenLife presents this knowledge through a modern, accessible digital encyclopedia designed for students and curious learners.

09 Featured
Plants

02 — THE COLLECTION

Explore the flora.

A curated collection of commonly recognized Philippine medicinal and traditional plants.

Lagundi plant 01

SHRUB · HERBAL

Lagundi

Vitex negundo

A flowering shrub native to parts of Asia and widely recognized in Philippine traditional herbal practices.

LOCAL NAME Lagundi
TYPE Shrub
Sambong plant 02

HERBAL

Sambong

Blumea balsamifera

A fragrant herb traditionally recognized in Filipino herbal practices.

Akapulko plant 03

HERBAL

Akapulko

Senna alata

A flowering plant known for its presence in traditional herbal preparations.

Ampalaya plant 04

VEGETABLE

Ampalaya

Momordica charantia

A climbing plant widely cultivated as a vegetable in the Philippines.

Guava tree and leaves 05

TREE

Guava

Psidium guajava

A tropical fruit tree whose leaves have a long history of traditional use.

Tawa-tawa plant 06

HERB

Tawa-Tawa

Euphorbia hirta

A small herb commonly found growing in tropical environments.

Oregano plant 07

HERB

Oregano

Origanum vulgare

An aromatic herb commonly grown in Filipino households.

Ginger plant 08

RHIZOME

Ginger

Zingiber officinale

A well-known plant used in food, beverages, and traditional practices.

Turmeric plant 09

RHIZOME

Turmeric

Curcuma longa

A plant recognized by its distinctive yellow-orange rhizome.

Philippine plant

03 — ABOUT THE PROJECT

Knowledge grows when it is shared.

GreenLife is a capstone project that combines web technology with Philippine botanical knowledge.

Its goal is to provide students with a visually engaging and educational way to discover plants and understand their place in Philippine culture and traditional practices.

BUILT FOR LEARNING · DESIGNED FOR DISCOVERY

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IMPORTANT

GreenLife is an educational resource. Information about traditional plant uses should not be treated as medical advice or a substitute for consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.