Baccaurea multiflora
Burck ex J.J.Sm.
Phyllanthaceae
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General Information
Baccaurea multiflora is a tree with a dense crown, usually growing about 8 metres tall with some specimens up to 15 metres. The short bole is unbuttressed, about 10 - 20cm in diameter[
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The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
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Range
Southeast Asia - Indonesia.
Habitat
Primary rain forests at elevations from 50 - 900 metres[
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Properties
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Habit | Tree |
Height | 8.00 m |
Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Grows wild in yellow-red loams[
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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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Edible Uses
Fruit - raw[
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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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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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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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Although we have no specific information for this species, most members of this genus produce an excellent timber, which can be used to build houses and boats and to make furniture[
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Propagation
Seed - when sown fresh it usually germinates in a few days[
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