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Useful Tropical Plants

Fagraea crenulata

Maingay ex C.B.Clarke

Gentianaceae

+ Synonyms

Common Name:

Fagraea crenulata
Small cultivated tree in Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens
Photograph by: Tequila
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General Information

Fagraea crenulata is a tree that can grow up to 23 metres tall. The straight, cylindrical bole can be densly thorny, especially when young; it is up to 50cm in diameter, becoming free of branches for most of its height as it nears maturity[
451
Title
Flora Malesiana Series 1
Publication
 
Author
Various
Website
http://www.archive.org
Publisher
Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
Year
0
ISBN
 
Description
A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet
,
951
Title
The Gardens' Bulletin, Singapore. Vol. 47 Part 1.
Publication
 
Author
 
Publisher
Singapore Botanic Gardens; Singapore.
Year
1995
ISBN
0374-7859
Description
The botanical publication of Singapore Botanic Gardens, with a range of articles. This edition includes an annotated check list of the vascular plants of Peninsular Malaysia.
,
966
Title
Identification and Utilization of Lesser-known Commercial Timbers in Peninsular Malaysia 8: Keruntum, Kungang, Leban
Publication
Timber Technology Bulletin No. 43
Author
Lim S. C. Gan K. S.
Website
https://info.frim.gov.my/infocenter/booksonline/ttb/TTBno43.pdf
Publisher
Forest Research Institute Malaysia
Year
2007
ISBN
139-258
Description
Part of an excellent series of handbooks giving information on the woods of southeast Asia.
].
The tree is harvested from the wild for its wood, which is traded as 'Malabera' timber. It is also planted for ornamental use[
951
Title
The Gardens' Bulletin, Singapore. Vol. 47 Part 1.
Publication
 
Author
 
Publisher
Singapore Botanic Gardens; Singapore.
Year
1995
ISBN
0374-7859
Description
The botanical publication of Singapore Botanic Gardens, with a range of articles. This edition includes an annotated check list of the vascular plants of Peninsular Malaysia.
].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

451
Title
Flora Malesiana Series 1
Publication
 
Author
Various
Website
http://www.archive.org
Publisher
Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
Year
0
ISBN
 
Description
A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet

Range

Southeast Asia - Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia.

Habitat

Swampy ground near the coast, sometimes in open spaces and secondary forest[
966
Title
Identification and Utilization of Lesser-known Commercial Timbers in Peninsular Malaysia 8: Keruntum, Kungang, Leban
Publication
Timber Technology Bulletin No. 43
Author
Lim S. C. Gan K. S.
Website
https://info.frim.gov.my/infocenter/booksonline/ttb/TTBno43.pdf
Publisher
Forest Research Institute Malaysia
Year
2007
ISBN
139-258
Description
Part of an excellent series of handbooks giving information on the woods of southeast Asia.
].

Properties

Other Uses Rating *  *  *
HabitTree
Height20.00 m
PollinatorsInsects
Cultivation StatusOrnamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The latex found under the skin of the fruits is often used as an adhesive[
451
Title
Flora Malesiana Series 1
Publication
 
Author
Various
Website
http://www.archive.org
Publisher
Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
Year
0
ISBN
 
Description
A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet
].

The heartwood is yellow brown to pale brown; it is not distinct from the somewhat lighter-coloured sapwood. The texture is moderately coarse and even; the grain straight or interlocked; vague growth rings figure can be seen on the tangential surface. The wood is soft to moderately hard; very durable, it resists toredo borers in the water if used with the bark on. The wood, if used with the bark on, is considered extremely useful for marine piling. It is also suitable for light construction under cover, veneer and plywood manufacture, interior finishing, panelling, packing cases and boxes[
451
Title
Flora Malesiana Series 1
Publication
 
Author
Various
Website
http://www.archive.org
Publisher
Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
Year
0
ISBN
 
Description
A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet
,
966
Title
Identification and Utilization of Lesser-known Commercial Timbers in Peninsular Malaysia 8: Keruntum, Kungang, Leban
Publication
Timber Technology Bulletin No. 43
Author
Lim S. C. Gan K. S.
Website
https://info.frim.gov.my/infocenter/booksonline/ttb/TTBno43.pdf
Publisher
Forest Research Institute Malaysia
Year
2007
ISBN
139-258
Description
Part of an excellent series of handbooks giving information on the woods of southeast Asia.
].
The wood is used for fuel[
451
Title
Flora Malesiana Series 1
Publication
 
Author
Various
Website
http://www.archive.org
Publisher
Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
Year
0
ISBN
 
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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