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General Information

Horsfieldia ridleyana is an evergreen tree growing from 5 - 25 metres tall.
The fruit is possible edible and the timber is sometimes used locally.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Southeast Asia - Malaysia, Indonesia.

Habitat

Forests on poor soils: heath forest; kerangas; ridge-forest; quartzite conglomerate-ridges; sandstone with very shallow soil; sandstone ridges; sandstone summits; at elevations from sea level to around 1,100 metres[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	18.00 m
Self-fertile	No
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

A plant mainly of the moist tropical lowlands, where it can also be found at elevations up to 1,100metres[].
The plant is often found in the wild in Kerangas forest - a type of moist, heath forest found on acidic, sandy soils that are low in nutrients, especially nitrogen[].
The tree can flower and fruit all year round[].
A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.

Edible Uses

The fruit is said to be edible[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is easy to work but not durable and of little economic value[].

Propagation

Seed - dries out easily, loses its viability rapidly, and cannot be stored. It is best sown in a shaded position in a nursery seedbed - germination is usually fairly quick with the seed of most species sprouting within 2 - 17 weeks[, , ]. Grow the young plants on in a shady position, planting them out in their permanent positions when large enough.

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