Unidentified species of tree growing on the rocky shore.
 

 

 

 

 

The roots.

 

 

 

When I was entering the jungle alone, I met this French guy from our team. Then, both of us explore the jungle together.
 

 

 

 

 

A jungle stream.
 

 

 

 

 

Interesting walls.
 

 

 

 

 

The dense coastal rainforest.
 

 

 

 

 

Beautiful jungle.
 

 

 

 

Giant woodland spider (Nephila sp.) ~ about 8cm long!
 

 

 

 

 

Land snail, (Family: Ariophantidae; Genus: Hemiplecta sp.)
 

 

 

 

 

 

This Nibong palm tree, Oncosperma tigillarium (center) is the most common in this island.
 

 

 

 

 

 

The trunk of this palm is covered by thorns.

 

 

 

 

What a surprise! I found Aerides orchid here!
 

 

 

 

The sandstone cliff & the jungle.
 

 

 

 

 

Probably Dracaena sp.
 

 

 

 

 

Close-up.
 

 

 

 

 

Leaves of "fish poison tree" (Barringtonia asiatica). The tree & its seeds are containing a type of chemical called saponins which is used by irresponsible people to poison the fish.

 

 

 

 

The fruits of Barringtonia asiatica

 

 

 

The ancient tree from dinosour age, Cycas rumphii or common name is Seashore Cycad. It is one of the most primitive plants on earth!
 

 

 

 

The seed of Cycas rumphii is poisonous because it contains carcinogen. However it is edible after cooking.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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