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General Information

Dracontomelon duperreanum is a deciduous tree that can grow more than 20 metres tall. The bole has strong buttresses[, ].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and possibly also for its wood. It is sometimes cultivated for its fruit within its native range[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

E. Asia - southern China, Vietnam.

Habitat

Dense, deciduous forests[]. Lowland forests; at elevations from 100 - 400 metres[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Deciduous Tree
Height	20.00 m
Cultivation Status	Cultivated, Wild

Cultivation Details

A plant of low elevations in the tropics and subtropics. It grows in areas with a short dry season[].

Edible Uses

Fruit[]. An acid flavour[]. The yellow fruit is about 20mm long and 25mm wide[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

We do not have any specific information on the wood of this species. However, the following is a general description of the wood from plants in this genus:-
The heartwood varies from light brown, grayish, greenish-yellow to reddish-brown, often with irregular dark brown to nearly black banding; the wide band of sapwood is pinkish, or grayish. The texture is moderately fine to coarse; the grain straight to interlocked and irregular, with a decorative figure if quarter cut; the wood is lustrous; there is no distinctive odour or taste. The heartwood is not durable and is not resistant to termite attack. The wood is easy to work; glues satisfactorily; takes a good finish and polish; veneers well. It is used for purposes such as furniture and cabinetwork, paneling, decorative veneers (walnut-like in appearance), gunstocks, flooring, joinery[].

Propagation

Seed -

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