Common Name: Gading Gading

General Information

Gading gading is a small to medium sized tree with a fairly straight bole, growing up to 18 metres tall[].
The leaves are gathered from the wild for local use as a coffee-like drink[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Southeast Asia - Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia.

Habitat

Lowland and montane forest at elevations up to 1,500 metres[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Tree
Height	15.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

A hot decoction of the leaves is drunk as a substitute for coffee[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The heartwood is pale yellow-brown with a slight pink tinge, not distinct from the sapwood, the wood is hard, straight-grained with a fine and even texture[].

Propagation

Seed -

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