Mamalis is a small to medium tree thriving abundantly in Misamis Oriental and Misamis Occidental. It is found in thickets and secondary forests at low and medium altitudes. Mamalis is a drought resistant species that can be propagated not only in its habitat but can also be in open areas. It is relatively a slow growing species but its growth in the nursery be enhanced by using appropriate plotting media which may be a mixture of ordinary garden soil and sphagnum mossata a ratio of 1:1.