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Journal Article 
Lead and cadmium content of selected plant species in Baguio City 
Tañgan, FT 
2007 
6-6 
The results of a study conducted to determine the lead and cadmium contents of the leaves of selected plant species in the polluted and unpolluted areas of Baguio City in the Philippines demonstrated the capability of weeping bottle brush tree (Callistemon viminalis) and balete (Ficus benjamina) to absorb more cadmium and lead in their leaves compared to the other plant species studied. It is suggested that these species may be more ideal landscape plants for urban or highly-developed areas. 
air pollution; cadmium; heavy metals; lead; leaves; metal tolerance; street trees; trees; woody plants; Philippines; Callistemon; Ficus benjamina; plants; Myrtaceae; Myrtales; dicotyledons; angiosperms; Spermatophyta; eukaryotes; Ficus; Moraceae; Urticales; South East Asia; Asia; Developing Countries; ASEAN Countries; atmospheric pollution; bioaccumulation; Callistemon viminalis; Environmental Tolerance of Plants (FF900); Ornamental and Amenity Trees (KK160); Meteorology and Climate (PP500); Pollution and Degradation (PP600)