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General Information

Goniothalamus velutinus is a small tree growing up to 6 metres tall[].
The plant has a high reputation for warding of snakes and other harmful creatures. It is commonly harvested from the wild and sold for such use in local markets[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Southeast Asia - Borneo.

Habitat

Mixed dipterocarp forest, where it is common on upper slopes and ridges[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Tree
Height	4.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

Sticks of this tree have a long reputation for warding off snakes, and they are traded for such purpose in Peninsular Malaysia[]. Sticks are often placed in field borders to ward off bad spirits and dangerous animals[].
Smoke from the burning twigs is used to repel mosquitos, snakes and other wild animals[].

Propagation

Seed -

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