Diplospora malaccensis
Hook.f.
Rubiaceae
Discospermum malaccense (Hook.f.) Kuntze
Tricalysia malaccensis (Hook.f.) Merr.
Common Name: Gading Gading
General Information
Gading gading is a small to medium sized tree with a fairly straight bole, growing up to 18 metres tall[
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The leaves are gathered from the wild for local use as a coffee-like drink[
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Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
Southeast Asia - Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia.
Habitat
Lowland and montane forest at elevations up to 1,500 metres[
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Properties
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Habit | Tree |
Height | 15.00 m |
Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
A hot decoction of the leaves is drunk as a substitute for coffee[
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Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The heartwood is pale yellow-brown with a slight pink tinge, not distinct from the sapwood, the wood is hard, straight-grained with a fine and even texture[
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Propagation
Seed -
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