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General Information

Memecylon pauciflorum is a many-branched, evergreen shrub or a tree that can grow from 1 - 8 metres tall[, ].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a source of wood.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

E. Asia - southern China, India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia to New Guinea and northern Australia.

Habitat

Forests and mountain slopes[]. Lowland Dipterocarp forest and evergreen forest, often on limestone; a shrub in beach forests on sandy soils and drier evergreen forests; at elevations up to 600 metres[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	0.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

We have no specific information for this species, but in general the species in this genus succeed in full sun or in partial shade, growing best in a moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is heavy, hard, strong and very flexible. It is used for purposes such as piles, axles etc[].
We have no more specific information for this species, but in general the wood of Memecylon species is usually white to brown, very dense and heavy, sinking in water. It is also often very durable. Where the wood gets large enough it is often used traditionally for purposes such as poles, house posts, lumber and furniture[].
The wood of many species in the genus has a high calorific value and is often favoured as a fuel and for making charcoal[].

Propagation

Seed -
Air layering

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