Fagraea crenulata
Maingay ex C.B.Clarke
Gentianaceae
Common Name:
Small cultivated tree in Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens
Photograph by: Tequila
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General Information
Fagraea crenulata is a tree that can grow up to 23 metres tall. The straight, cylindrical bole can be densly thorny, especially when young; it is up to 50cm in diameter, becoming free of branches for most of its height as it nears maturity[
451- Title
- Flora Malesiana Series 1
- Publication
-
- Author
- Various
- Website
- http://www.archive.org
- Publisher
- Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet
,
951- Title
- The Gardens' Bulletin, Singapore. Vol. 47 Part 1.
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Publisher
- Singapore Botanic Gardens; Singapore.
- Year
- 1995
- ISBN
- 0374-7859
- Description
- The botanical publication of Singapore Botanic Gardens, with a range of articles. This edition includes an annotated check list of the vascular plants of Peninsular Malaysia.
,
966- Title
- Identification and Utilization of Lesser-known Commercial Timbers in Peninsular Malaysia 8: Keruntum, Kungang, Leban
- Publication
- Timber Technology Bulletin No. 43
- Author
- Lim S. C. Gan K. S.
- Website
- https://info.frim.gov.my/infocenter/booksonline/ttb/TTBno43.pdf
- Publisher
- Forest Research Institute Malaysia
- Year
- 2007
- ISBN
- 139-258
- Description
- Part of an excellent series of handbooks giving information on the woods of southeast Asia.
].
The tree is harvested from the wild for its wood, which is traded as 'Malabera' timber. It is also planted for ornamental use[
951- Title
- The Gardens' Bulletin, Singapore. Vol. 47 Part 1.
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Publisher
- Singapore Botanic Gardens; Singapore.
- Year
- 1995
- ISBN
- 0374-7859
- Description
- The botanical publication of Singapore Botanic Gardens, with a range of articles. This edition includes an annotated check list of the vascular plants of Peninsular Malaysia.
].
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
451- Title
- Flora Malesiana Series 1
- Publication
-
- Author
- Various
- Website
- http://www.archive.org
- Publisher
- Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet
Range
Southeast Asia - Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia.
Habitat
Swampy ground near the coast, sometimes in open spaces and secondary forest[
966- Title
- Identification and Utilization of Lesser-known Commercial Timbers in Peninsular Malaysia 8: Keruntum, Kungang, Leban
- Publication
- Timber Technology Bulletin No. 43
- Author
- Lim S. C. Gan K. S.
- Website
- https://info.frim.gov.my/infocenter/booksonline/ttb/TTBno43.pdf
- Publisher
- Forest Research Institute Malaysia
- Year
- 2007
- ISBN
- 139-258
- Description
- Part of an excellent series of handbooks giving information on the woods of southeast Asia.
].
Properties
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Tree |
| Height | 20.00 m |
| Pollinators | Insects |
| Cultivation Status | Ornamental, Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The latex found under the skin of the fruits is often used as an adhesive[
451- Title
- Flora Malesiana Series 1
- Publication
-
- Author
- Various
- Website
- http://www.archive.org
- Publisher
- Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet
].
The heartwood is yellow brown to pale brown; it is not distinct from the somewhat lighter-coloured sapwood. The texture is moderately coarse and even; the grain straight or interlocked; vague growth rings figure can be seen on the tangential surface. The wood is soft to moderately hard; very durable, it resists toredo borers in the water if used with the bark on. The wood, if used with the bark on, is considered extremely useful for marine piling. It is also suitable for light construction under cover, veneer and plywood manufacture, interior finishing, panelling, packing cases and boxes[
451- Title
- Flora Malesiana Series 1
- Publication
-
- Author
- Various
- Website
- http://www.archive.org
- Publisher
- Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet
,
966- Title
- Identification and Utilization of Lesser-known Commercial Timbers in Peninsular Malaysia 8: Keruntum, Kungang, Leban
- Publication
- Timber Technology Bulletin No. 43
- Author
- Lim S. C. Gan K. S.
- Website
- https://info.frim.gov.my/infocenter/booksonline/ttb/TTBno43.pdf
- Publisher
- Forest Research Institute Malaysia
- Year
- 2007
- ISBN
- 139-258
- Description
- Part of an excellent series of handbooks giving information on the woods of southeast Asia.
].
The wood is used for fuel[
451- Title
- Flora Malesiana Series 1
- Publication
-
- Author
- Various
- Website
- http://www.archive.org
- Publisher
- Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet
].
Propagation
Seed -
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