Flora of Palawan Quiz

What is the term used to refer to the plants from a particular region?

Which province in the Philippines is known for its unique and endemic flora?

What percentage of all known mangrove species in the Philippines can be found in Palawan?

Which of the following is a famous wild orchid endemic to Palawan?

Where is the Nepenthes Palawanensis predominantly found?

What is the common name for Pholidota imbricata?

How many species of mangrove trees are found in Palawan?

What is the significance of the 'Love Affair with Nature' event in Puerto Princesa?

What is a distinguishing feature of Nepenthes Palawanensis compared to its relatives?

Which of the following trees is known as the national tree of the Philippines?

Which tree is endemic to Palawan and known for its small, edible fruits?

What percentage of Palawan's endemic animals is housed in Cleopatra's Needle?

Which of the following birds is endemic to Palawan?

What is the maximum height the Almaciga tree can grow to?

What common characteristic is shared by the trees mentioned in Palawan?

Which forest-dwelling bird measures about 80cm in length?

Flora of Palawan

Palawan has a diverse flora with over 1,500 species, including several rare and endangered ones.
Palawan's flora is largely endemic, meaning it's found only in Palawan and nowhere else in the world.
Mangrove Forests are vital to Palawan's ecosystem, covering 42,500 hectares and comprising 31 species.
Palawan has a high number of endemic orchids, including the Palawan Pholidota (Pholidota imbricata), found on Miniloc Island in El Nido.
Other notable orchids include the fragrant Dendrobium anosmum and the striking Paphiopedilum sanderianum, also known as the "Lady Slipper Orchid."
Pitcher Plants are unique to Palawan's terrain, with the endemic Nepenthes Palawanensis being a prominent example, found at high elevations on Sultan Peak.
Other pitcher plants include Nepenthes Mantalingajanensis, Nepenthes Ultra, and Nepenthes Mira, found in remote mountain regions.
The Narra Tree (Pterocarpus indicus) is Palawan's national tree, known for its durable and valuable wood.
The Palawan Cherry Tree (Syzygium palawanense) is endemic to Palawan and boasts edible fruits.
The Almaciga Tree (Agathis philippinensis), also known as Dayungon, is a tall tree used for enrichment crop.
The Bungang-ipot Tree (Areca ipot Becc) is a small, stocky palm tree with long dark green leaves.
The Kabantigi Tree (Pemphis Acidula) is often trained as a bonsai and found along coastal rock areas.

Fauna of Palawan

Palawan's fauna is closely related to Borneo, due to its location in Sundaland.
Cleopatra's Needle is a home to 85% of Palawan's endemic animals, including several critically endangered species.
Palawan has 279 bird species, with 27 endemic to the Philippines.
The Palawan Hornbill (Anthracoceros marchei) is a forest-dwelling bird, endemic to Palawan.
The Palawan Peacock Pheasant (Polyplectron napoleonis) is a medium-sized bird, found in Palawan's forests.

Test your knowledge about the diverse flora of Palawan, an island known for its rich biodiversity. This quiz covers over 1,500 species, including endemic plants, mangroves, and unique orchids native to the region. Dive into questions about distinctive species like the Lady Slipper Orchid and pitcher plants endemic to Palawan.