Balete tree

Some of the species like tangisang-bayawak or Ficus variegata are large and could probably be utilized for match wood.

The wood of Ficus species are soft, light, and of inferior quality, and the trees usually have ill-formed, short boles.

[9] In some areas of the country, some people believe that balete trees are dwelling places for supernatural beings (engkanto) like diwata, kapre or tikbalang.

[20] Also among others, some superstitious folks suggest not bringing in balete as decorative plants inside a house as they allegedly invite ghosts.

The tale of a white lady appears at night hailing cars that drive by has been circulated since the 1950s.