A very variable species, at least 4 subspecies have been recognised[].

Common Name: Pangi

General Information

Pangi is a large tree growing up to 35 metres tall[]. The straight, cylindrical bole can be free of branches for up to 18 metres; up to 60cm in diameter; sometimes with buttresses up to 150cm high[, ].
The edible fruits and seeds are gathered from the wild for local use[]. The subspecies Parartocarpus venenosus papuanus is locally cultivated in the Philippines for its edible seeds[]. The wood is a source of terap timber and is traded.

Known Hazards

The latex found in the tree is poisonous and is used to make arrow poison[, ].

Botanical References

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Range

Southeast Asia - Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands.

Habitat

Evergreen forests at elevations up to 700 metres[]. Lowland to lower montane forests, including peat-swamp forest; growing on yellow-clayey soils; at elevations from 300 - 1,500 metres[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Tree
Height	30.00 m
Self-fertile	No
Cultivation Status	Cultivated, Wild

Cultivation Details

A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if seed is required[].

Edible Uses

The ripe, chestnut-like seeds are eaten roasted or stewed[, ].
The ripe fruit is edible (like breadfruit), but the unripe seeds are poisonous[, ]. The dull-yellow fruit is a syncarp around 6 - 10cm in diameter[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The latex is used as an insecticide[].

The wood is soft and not durable[].
This species is a source of terap timber. The general description of the wood is as follows:-
The heartwood is yellow to pale brown; it is usually not differentiated from the sapwood. The texture is moderately coarse to coarse and even; the grain is interlocked. The wood is non-durable under tropical conditions. It seasons fairly slowly, with high shrinkage and slight bowing, cupping and checking. It is reasonably easy to work; slightly difficult to saw; slightly difficult to plane and leaves a rough finish; bores and turns easily, but leaves a rough finish;nailing property is good; can be peeled satisfactorily and is suitable for plywood production. Locally, the wood is used for light construction, for making boxes, crates, wooden pallets and veneer. The wood is sometimes nicely figured and therefore is suitable for decorative purposes like furniture, joinery and panelling[].

Propagation

Seed -

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