Cratoxylum maingayi
Dyer
Hypericaceae
Cratoxylum acuminatum Merr.
Cratoxylum harmandii Pierre
Cratoxylum parvifolium Merr.
Cratoxylum subglaucum Merr.
Cratoxylum thorelii Pierre ex Gagnep.
Common Name:
General Information
Cratoxylum maingayi is a mainly deciduous shrub or tree; it usually grows up to 20 metres tall, occasionally to 35 metres[
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- Flora Malesiana Series 1
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The tree is a source of derum timber, it is used locally, but is not generally present in sufficient numbers to be commercially exploited.
The plant is classified as 'Least Concern' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2013)[
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Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
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- Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
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- A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet
Range
E. Asia - Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia.
Habitat
Lowland forest and on limestone hills, at elevations from 300 - 800 metres, occasionally descending to 60 metres[
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- Flora Malesiana Series 1
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- Various
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- http://www.archive.org
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- Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
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- A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet
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Properties
| Conservation Status | Least Concern |
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Deciduous Tree |
| Height | 15.00 m |
| Pollinators | Insects |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The wood is flexible and durable. It is used for construction[
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- Flora Malesiana Series 1
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- Author
- Various
- Website
- http://www.archive.org
- Publisher
- Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
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- Description
- A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet
].
Propagation
Seed -
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Ken Fern,
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Ajna Fern
with help from
Richard Morris.
