Baccaurea macrophylla
Müll.Arg.
Phyllanthaceae
Baccaurea beccariana Pax & K.Hoffm.
Baccaurea malayana King.
Cheilosa malayana (Hook.f.) Corner. ex Airy Shaw.
Common Name: Lang Khae
General Information
Baccaurea macrophylla is a tree with a dense crown that can range in height from about 8 - 27 metres tall[
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- Euphorbiaceae of Malesia
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- http://www.nationaalherbarium.nl/euphorbs/
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- An online resource that is still being developed, it gives detailed botanical descriptions of plants in the family Euphorbiaceae found growing in Malesia (the region from Peninsual Malaysia through Indonesia, the Philippines).
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It is sometimes cultivated for its edible fruit, especially in southeastern Asia, where it is highly regarded and is often sold in local markets[
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- Under-Utilized Tropical Fruits of Thailand. RAP Publication 2001/26
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- Suranant Subhadrabandhu
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- http://www.fao.org/3/a-ab777e.pdf
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- F. A. O., The United Nations, Bangkok.
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- 2001
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- Description
- A detailed report on 35 fruit species that could have potential for increased production in Thailand. The report can be downloadd as a PDF from the internet.
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Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
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- Euphorbiaceae of Malesia
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- http://www.nationaalherbarium.nl/euphorbs/
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- An online resource that is still being developed, it gives detailed botanical descriptions of plants in the family Euphorbiaceae found growing in Malesia (the region from Peninsual Malaysia through Indonesia, the Philippines).
Range
E. Asia - Malaysia, Sumatra.
Habitat
Primary and secondary rain forest, and peat swamp forest at elevations from sea level up to 650 metres[
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- Euphorbiaceae of Malesia
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- http://www.nationaalherbarium.nl/euphorbs/
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- An online resource that is still being developed, it gives detailed botanical descriptions of plants in the family Euphorbiaceae found growing in Malesia (the region from Peninsual Malaysia through Indonesia, the Philippines).
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Properties
| Edibility Rating |  |
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Tree |
| Height | 20.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Cultivated, Wild |
Cultivation Details
A plant of the tropical rainforests[
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- Euphorbiaceae of Malesia
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- http://www.nationaalherbarium.nl/euphorbs/
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- An online resource that is still being developed, it gives detailed botanical descriptions of plants in the family Euphorbiaceae found growing in Malesia (the region from Peninsual Malaysia through Indonesia, the Philippines).
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Yields of 300 kilos of fruit per tree have been achieved[
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- Under-Utilized Tropical Fruits of Thailand. RAP Publication 2001/26
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- Author
- Suranant Subhadrabandhu
- Website
- http://www.fao.org/3/a-ab777e.pdf
- Publisher
- F. A. O., The United Nations, Bangkok.
- Year
- 2001
- ISBN
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- Description
- A detailed report on 35 fruit species that could have potential for increased production in Thailand. The report can be downloadd as a PDF from the internet.
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A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required[
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- Euphorbiaceae of Malesia
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- http://www.nationaalherbarium.nl/euphorbs/
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- ISBN
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- Description
- An online resource that is still being developed, it gives detailed botanical descriptions of plants in the family Euphorbiaceae found growing in Malesia (the region from Peninsual Malaysia through Indonesia, the Philippines).
].
Edible Uses
Fruit - eaten out of hand[
306- Title
- Under-Utilized Tropical Fruits of Thailand. RAP Publication 2001/26
- Publication
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- Author
- Suranant Subhadrabandhu
- Website
- http://www.fao.org/3/a-ab777e.pdf
- Publisher
- F. A. O., The United Nations, Bangkok.
- Year
- 2001
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A detailed report on 35 fruit species that could have potential for increased production in Thailand. The report can be downloadd as a PDF from the internet.
]. The taste of the flesh is sweet with some sourness[
306- Title
- Under-Utilized Tropical Fruits of Thailand. RAP Publication 2001/26
- Publication
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- Author
- Suranant Subhadrabandhu
- Website
- http://www.fao.org/3/a-ab777e.pdf
- Publisher
- F. A. O., The United Nations, Bangkok.
- Year
- 2001
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A detailed report on 35 fruit species that could have potential for increased production in Thailand. The report can be downloadd as a PDF from the internet.
]. The yellowish-brown fruit is an ellipsoid capsule that is about 4 - 5cm in diameter[
306- Title
- Under-Utilized Tropical Fruits of Thailand. RAP Publication 2001/26
- Publication
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- Author
- Suranant Subhadrabandhu
- Website
- http://www.fao.org/3/a-ab777e.pdf
- Publisher
- F. A. O., The United Nations, Bangkok.
- Year
- 2001
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A detailed report on 35 fruit species that could have potential for increased production in Thailand. The report can be downloadd as a PDF from the internet.
].
Medicinal
We have no specific information on this species, but the bark of several members of this genus is used to relieve eye inflammation[
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- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
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- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
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Agroforestry Uses:
In common with other trees that produce their flowers and fruits on the trunk of the tree, members of this genus are generally considered to be good support trees for the climbing rattan palms, which are grown to provide material for basket making, weaving into furniture, making ropes etc[
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- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
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- http://proseanet.org/
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- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
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Other Uses
We have no specific information for this species, but the bark of several members of this genus is used, along with other ingredients, as a dyestuff to colour silk yellow, red or mauve, using the dyeing process known as 'pekan' in Malay[
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- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
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- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
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The timber is used for posts, planks, house beams[
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Propagation
Seed - when sown fresh it usually germinates in a few days[
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- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
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- http://proseanet.org/
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- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
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Grafting
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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
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Ajna Fern
with help from
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