This species is closely related to Burckella obovata, distinguished by the smaller leaves and flowers[].

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General Information

Burckella sorei is an evergreen tree with a dense crown; it can grow up to 33 metres tall. The bole is fluted, with steep and broad buttresses up to 2.4 metres tall[].
The tree is a source of timber, harvested for trade. It also supplies an edible fruit and a latex for the local population.
The plant is threatened by logging activities and over-exploitation, especially as it occurs in a region subject to heavy logging activities. It is classified as 'Near Threatened' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2013)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Western Pacific - Solomon Isles

Habitat

Primary lowland rainforest[, ].

Properties

Conservation Status	Near Threatened
Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	25.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

Fruit - raw or baked[]. The obovoid-ellipsoid fruit can be up to 75mm long and 38mm in diameter, containing a single large seed[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

A copious white exudate (latex) flows from cuts into the trunk[].

The wood is orange-yellow to pink brown[]. A source of timber[].

Propagation

Seed -

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