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Useful Tropical Plants

Tristaniopsis decorticata

(Merr.) Peter G.Wilson & J.T.Waterh.

Myrtaceae

+ Synonyms

Tristania decorticata Merr.

Common Name:

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General Information

Tristaniopsis decorticata is an evergreen tree growing 15 - 20 metres tall.
The tree is harvested from the wild for the commercial use of its wood.
Endemic to the Philippines, rates of habitat loss through logging and shifting cultivation have led to considerable population declines of this species[
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]. It is classified as 'Vulnerable' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2010)[
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A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat.
].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

642
Title
The Philippine Journal of Science. Vol. 7
Publication
 
Author
Merrill E.D. (Editor)
Website
http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
Publisher
Manilla Bureau of Printing; Manilla.
Year
1912
ISBN
 
Description
Various articles on botany. It can be downloaded from the Internet.

Range

Southeast Asia - Philippines.

Habitat

Hill forests along the river at elevations of 100 - 200 metres[
642
Title
The Philippine Journal of Science. Vol. 7
Publication
 
Author
Merrill E.D. (Editor)
Website
http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
Publisher
Manilla Bureau of Printing; Manilla.
Year
1912
ISBN
 
Description
Various articles on botany. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
]. Exposed ridges in the mossy forest at elevations of 800 - 900 metres.

Properties

Conservation StatusVulnerable
Other Uses Rating *  *  *
HabitEvergreen Tree
Height15.00 m
Cultivation StatusWild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The timber is harvested for commercial use[
338
Title
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Publication
 
Author
 
Website
http://www.iucnredlist.org/
Publisher
 
Year
0
ISBN
 
Description
A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat.
].
We have no more specific information for this species, but the heartwood of trees in this genus is generally pink brown, gray brown, red brown, or dark red; the sapwood is pink or red brown, lighter than the heartwood, but not always sharply demarcated. The texture is medium to fine; grain interlocked, sometimes wavy; somewhat lustrous; without characteristic odour or taste[
316
Title
Tropical Timbers of the World. Ag. Handbook No. 607.
Publication
 
Author
Chudnoff. Martin.
Publisher
USDA Forest Service. Wisconsin.
Year
1984
ISBN
 
Description
Terse details on the properties of the wood of almost 400 species of trees from the Tropics.
]. The wood is generally difficult to saw and machine because of high density, cutters may dull rapidly; it dresses to a smooth surface; turns excellently[
316
Title
Tropical Timbers of the World. Ag. Handbook No. 607.
Publication
 
Author
Chudnoff. Martin.
Publisher
USDA Forest Service. Wisconsin.
Year
1984
ISBN
 
Description
Terse details on the properties of the wood of almost 400 species of trees from the Tropics.
]. The heartwood is generally reported to be resistant to attack by decay fungi and termites[
316
Title
Tropical Timbers of the World. Ag. Handbook No. 607.
Publication
 
Author
Chudnoff. Martin.
Publisher
USDA Forest Service. Wisconsin.
Year
1984
ISBN
 
Description
Terse details on the properties of the wood of almost 400 species of trees from the Tropics.
]. It is used for flooring, pallets, heavy construction, specialty items (pulleys, rollers, bearings, sheaves, tool handles)[
316
Title
Tropical Timbers of the World. Ag. Handbook No. 607.
Publication
 
Author
Chudnoff. Martin.
Publisher
USDA Forest Service. Wisconsin.
Year
1984
ISBN
 
Description
Terse details on the properties of the wood of almost 400 species of trees from the Tropics.
].

Propagation

Seed -
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