Mangkono("Xanthosthemon Verdugonianus"),also called Philippine ironwood is known to be the hardest wood in the Philippines. Locally known "Tiga", this species in endemic to the Philippines and is known to have a very limited habitat.
It is indigenous only within the so called "Mangkono Triangle" area,consisting of the Dinagat island in Surigao,the Homonhon island in Samar, Babatngon,Leyte and inPalawan. Before it was categorized as threatened species,Mangkono makes also used as rollers,shears,saw guide blocks, Tool handles,novelties,poles, and piles for wharfs and bridges.
The hardness of the wood gives the tree some protection against felling, but local people continue to cut trees of a small diameter. It is a heavily used as home posts. The crooked trunks and branches,vividly colored flowers also Mangkono a magnificient ornamental tree. Currently Mangkono is listed endangered.
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