Mayana Bicentennial Narra Tree and Cut Flowers

Overview

The Mayana Bicentennial Narra Tree and Cut Flowers attraction in Barangay Mayana, Jagna, centers on a narra tree (Pterocarpus indicus) estimated to be over 200 years old. Narra is the national tree of the Philippines and is classified as a vulnerable species. The site is paired with cut flower cultivation in the area.

At least one local travel account describes this narra tree as “said to be the largest national tree in Philippine records” — a superlative claim from a single source that has not been cross-checked against a forestry or DENR record, so it should be treated as reported rather than confirmed. Barangay Mayana itself sits at a notably high elevation for Bohol — sources place it at approximately 820–835 meters above sea level (PhilAtlas gives 834.7 m for the barangay) — giving it a cooler climate than lowland Jagna. The barangay is known for cultivating ornamental plants, vegetables, and fresh cut flowers, alongside terraced rice paddies.

[FACT NEEDED: tree girth and height, exact location within barangay, flower varieties grown, whether flowers are sold to visitors, access road condition]

Location

Barangay Mayana, Jagna, Bohol. Mayana is an upland barangay of Jagna municipality, in the southeastern interior of Bohol. It lies near Mt. Matunog, the highest point in the area, and close to Mayana Organic Strawberry Farm (MUSFA).

Getting There

Jagna is approximately 65 km from Tagbilaran City via the Bohol Circumferential Road — about 1.5 to 2 hours by bus. From Jagna Poblacion, Barangay Mayana is an upland barangay reached by habal-habal. [TO ENRICH: travel time and road condition to Mayana from Jagna center]

Practical Info

• Currency: PHP
• Language: Cebuano, Filipino, English
• [TO ENRICH: entry fee, guided visit requirement, best time for flowers in bloom]

What to Expect

A century-plus old narra tree in an upland setting. The surrounding area includes cut flower farms; flowers may be available for purchase. Nearby attractions include Kabudok Falls, the Luinab Rice Terraces, and the Mayana Organic Strawberry Farm, making a half-day loop practical.

Notes

• Listed in BPTO inventory under Nature / Other Natural Attractions (century old trees/forest, endemic species)
• Narra (Pterocarpus indicus) = Philippine national tree; bicentennial = 200+ years old
• Gateway: Jagna port (served by Cokaliong, George & Peter Lines from Cebu)
• Things to do in Jagna, Bohol – The Boholana, accessed 2026-07-17 (“largest national tree” claim, unverified against an official record).
• Mayana, Jagna, Bohol Profile – PhilAtlas, accessed 2026-07-17 (barangay elevation 834.7 m; this is the barangay’s general elevation, not necessarily the tree’s exact site, so frontmatter coordinates are left unchanged).