TUGUEGARAO CITY — The rare jade vine (Strongylodon macrobotrys) known for its striking turquoise flowers, has been sighted in the highlands of Baggao, Cagayan, prompting renewed calls for its conservation. According to Frederic Tomas, information officer of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (DENR-CENRO) in Alcala, some residents have attempted to propagate the plant in lowland areas through seeds and marcotting. However, there is no documentation yet confirming whether these efforts have been successful. “Some people have been planting the jade vine in the lowlands using seeds, while others are trying to marcot it,” […]...Keep on reading: Rare jade vine found in Cagayan highlands; conservation pushed