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General Information

Bridelia macrocarpa is a slender tree with a long crown; it can grow up to 30 metres tall. It has a straight, clear bole with thick buttresses up to 1.5 metres tall.
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use of its wood.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Southeast Asia - Indonesia, to New Guinea.

Habitat

Lowland rain forests, also tall secondary forest; on sandy or clayey soil, reported from flat, poorly drained or temporarily flooded terrain; at elevations up to 150 metres[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Tree
Height	25.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood has a good reputation for durability. It is used for posts, which are said to last for up to 10 years, and is also used for carved bowls, lime sticks etc[].

Propagation

Seed -

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