Polyalthia fragrans
(Dalzell) Hook.f. & Thomson
Annonaceae
Guatteria fragrans Dalzell
Common Name:
General Information
Polyalthea fragrans is a tree growing up to 18 metres tall.
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for its timber, which is used locally.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
266- Title
- Flora of China
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis.
- Year
- 1994
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
Range
E. Asia - China, India.
Habitat
Forests[
146- Title
- A Manual of Indian Timbers.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Gamble. J. S.
- Publisher
- Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh
- Year
- 1972
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- First written in the 19th century, but still a classic, giving a lot of information on the uses and habitats of Indian trees. Not for the casual reader.
]. Forested slopes at elevations around 700 metres in China[
266- Title
- Flora of China
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis.
- Year
- 1994
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
].
Properties
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 20.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
A plant of low to moderate elevations in the tropics, where it can be found at up to 1,200 metres[
]. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 30 - 35°c, but is tolerant of 13 - 42°c[
]. It prefers a mean annual rainfall of 3,000 - 5,000mm, tolerating 2,000 - 6,000mm, with a distinct dry season[
].
Prefers a sunny position, but is shade tolerant, especially when young[
]. Tolerant of most soils so long as they are well-drained[
]. Prefers a pH in the range 5.5 - 6.5, tolerating 4.5 - 7[
].
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The greyish-white wood is moderately hard. It is used for masts[
146- Title
- A Manual of Indian Timbers.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Gamble. J. S.
- Publisher
- Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh
- Year
- 1972
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- First written in the 19th century, but still a classic, giving a lot of information on the uses and habitats of Indian trees. Not for the casual reader.
].
Propagation
Seed -
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