Melicope lunu-ankenda
(Gaertn.) T.G.Hartley
Rutaceae
Euodia arborea Elmer
Euodia arborescens D.D.Tao
Euodia aromatica Blume
Euodia concinna Ridl.
Euodia lucida (Miq.) Miq.
Euodia lunu-ankenda (Gaertn.) Merr.
Euodia marambong (Miq.) Miq.
Euodia obtusifolia Ridl.
Euodia punctata Merr.
Euodia roxburghiana (Cham.) Benth.
Evodia lunu-ankenda (Gaertn.) Merr.
Fagara lunu-ankenda Gaertn.
Zanthoxylum aromaticum (Blume) Miq.
Zanthoxylum lucidum Miq.
Zanthoxylum marambong Miq.
Zanthoxylum roxburghianum Cham.
Common Name:
General Information
Melicope lunu-ankenda is an evergreen shrub or a tree that can grow up to 30 metres tall[
899- Title
- Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak Vols 1 - 6
- Publication
-
- Author
- Soepadmo E.; Saw L.G.; Chung R.C.K. (Editors)
- Publisher
- Forest Research Institute Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 983-2181-27-5
- Description
- A flora of the woody plants of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo, often giving details of plant uses.
].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a food, medicine and source of wood. The wood is also traded[
939- Title
- Identification and Utilization of Lesser-Known Commercial Timbers in Peninsular Malaysia 12; Pagar Anak, Pepauh, Pep
- Publication
- Timber Technology Bulletin No. 49
- Author
- Lim S.C.; Gan K.S.
- Website
- https://info.frim.gov.my/infocenter/booksonline/ttb/TTBno49.pdf
- Publisher
- Forest Research Institute; Malaysia.
- Year
- 2009
- ISBN
- 139-258
- Description
- Part of an excellent series of publications, this one giving a brief guide to four groups of lesser known commercial timbers from Peninsula Malaysia. It can be downloaded in PDF format from the Internet.
].
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
899- Title
- Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak Vols 1 - 6
- Publication
-
- Author
- Soepadmo E.; Saw L.G.; Chung R.C.K. (Editors)
- Publisher
- Forest Research Institute Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 983-2181-27-5
- Description
- A flora of the woody plants of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo, often giving details of plant uses.
Range
E. Asia - China, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines.
Habitat
Dense primary forest and the more open secondary formation; montane shrubbery; growing in well drained areas and on swampy soils; at elevations from sea level to 2,200 metres[
899- Title
- Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak Vols 1 - 6
- Publication
-
- Author
- Soepadmo E.; Saw L.G.; Chung R.C.K. (Editors)
- Publisher
- Forest Research Institute Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 983-2181-27-5
- Description
- A flora of the woody plants of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo, often giving details of plant uses.
].
Properties
| Edibility Rating |  |
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 22.00 m |
| Self-fertile | No |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required[
899- Title
- Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak Vols 1 - 6
- Publication
-
- Author
- Soepadmo E.; Saw L.G.; Chung R.C.K. (Editors)
- Publisher
- Forest Research Institute Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 983-2181-27-5
- Description
- A flora of the woody plants of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo, often giving details of plant uses.
].
Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten as a condiment and have been used to flavour food[
899- Title
- Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak Vols 1 - 6
- Publication
-
- Author
- Soepadmo E.; Saw L.G.; Chung R.C.K. (Editors)
- Publisher
- Forest Research Institute Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 983-2181-27-5
- Description
- A flora of the woody plants of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo, often giving details of plant uses.
].
Medicinal
The roots are used to treat colds and rheumatism[
899- Title
- Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak Vols 1 - 6
- Publication
-
- Author
- Soepadmo E.; Saw L.G.; Chung R.C.K. (Editors)
- Publisher
- Forest Research Institute Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 983-2181-27-5
- Description
- A flora of the woody plants of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo, often giving details of plant uses.
].
The leaves and flowers are used in the treatment of menstrual disorders and fever[
899- Title
- Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak Vols 1 - 6
- Publication
-
- Author
- Soepadmo E.; Saw L.G.; Chung R.C.K. (Editors)
- Publisher
- Forest Research Institute Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 983-2181-27-5
- Description
- A flora of the woody plants of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo, often giving details of plant uses.
].
Other Uses
The heartwood is yellow or light orange; it is not clearly demarcated from the lighter coloured sapwood. The texture is moderately fine and even; the grain is straight or shallowly interlocked. The wood is soft to moderately hard and fairly light in weight. It is suitable for interior finishing, paneling, mouldings, veneer and plywood manufacture, general utility furniture, packing cases and boxes, carving and handicraft items[
939- Title
- Identification and Utilization of Lesser-Known Commercial Timbers in Peninsular Malaysia 12; Pagar Anak, Pepauh, Pep
- Publication
- Timber Technology Bulletin No. 49
- Author
- Lim S.C.; Gan K.S.
- Website
- https://info.frim.gov.my/infocenter/booksonline/ttb/TTBno49.pdf
- Publisher
- Forest Research Institute; Malaysia.
- Year
- 2009
- ISBN
- 139-258
- Description
- Part of an excellent series of publications, this one giving a brief guide to four groups of lesser known commercial timbers from Peninsula Malaysia. It can be downloaded in PDF format from the Internet.
]. The wood is weak but it is used in construction[
899- Title
- Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak Vols 1 - 6
- Publication
-
- Author
- Soepadmo E.; Saw L.G.; Chung R.C.K. (Editors)
- Publisher
- Forest Research Institute Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 983-2181-27-5
- Description
- A flora of the woody plants of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo, often giving details of plant uses.
].
Propagation
Seed -
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