A Philippine tree (Shorea guiso) that produces hard, valuable timber used in construction and fine woodwork.
From Filipino languages (Tagalog 'guiso'), referring to native Philippine timber trees. The name reflects the indigenous naming of local forest resources.
The guijo tree is so important to Philippine forestry that it's actually a protected species now—it's a reminder that tropical hardwoods people named casually can become endangered!
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