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General Information

Melicope latifolia is an evergreen shrub or a tree that can grow up to 30 metres tall[].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of resin.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Southeast Asia - Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines to New Guinea and Samoa in the Pacific.

Habitat

Dense primary forest and also the more open areas of secondary growth; at elevations from sea level to 600 metres[].

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	20.00 m
Self-fertile	No
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Usually a dioecious species, though bisexual flowers are sometimes also produced. Generally, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The leaves are used in the treatment of fevers and cramps[].

Other Uses

A resin obtained from the trunk has been used as a varnish and an adhesive[].

Propagation

Seed -

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