Angsana
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| Pterocarpus indicus Willd. |
The Angsana (Pterocarpus indicus), also known as Burmese Rosewood, is a tree. Its fruits have wing-like structures which facilitate dispersal of its seeds by wind.
It is known as Narra in the Philippines, Sonokembang in Indonesia, Angsana or Sena in Malaysia and Singapore, and Pradu in Thailand.
Narra is the national tree of the Philippines. It is sought after for use as furniture. In many areas the tree has been extirpated due to illegal logging.
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- World Conservation Monitoring Centre (1998). Pterocarpus indicus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 11 May 2006. Listed as Vulnerable (VU A1d v2.3)
| National symbols of the Philippines |
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| Official: National Flag | Coat of arms | Lupang Hinirang | Cariñosa | Carabao | Philippine Eagle | Milkfish | Sampaguita | Narra | Anahaw | Mango | Sipa | Barong and Baro't saya | José Rizal |
| Unofficial: Bayan Ko | Pilipinas Kong Mahal | Pearl | Blessed Virgin Mary | Juan dela Cruz |
