This species is not easily distinguished from the much more widely distributed species Nageia wallichiana and several records, if not backed by good herbarium material, may be unreliable[].

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General Information

Nageia fleuryi is an evergreen tree with a pyramidal crown; it can grow 15 - 25 metres tall[]. The straight bole is around 80cm in diameter[, ].
A valuable timber tree, it is widely harvested from the wild and also has local medicinal use. It is grown as an ornamental in parks, along avenues and at pagodas and temples[].
The tree is widely distributed but in disjunct populations throughout north-east Vietnam and south-east China. The timber is valued and is being selectively logged, therefore there is a suspected threat to this species. Rates of decline are not known. The plant is classified as 'Near Threatened' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2011)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

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Range

E. Asia - southern China, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam.

Habitat

Occurs sparsely in primary and slightly disturbed evergreen rain forests, most often on limestone formations; at elevations from 200 - 1,200 metres, usually mixed with Madhuca pasquieri, Vatica odorata and Quercus bambusaefolia[, ].

Properties

Conservation Status	Near Threatened
Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	20.00 m
Growth Rate	Slow
Cultivation Status	Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

Requires a sunny position[].
A rather slow growing species, it does not regenerate very freely in its native environment[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The leaves are used in medicine to cure cough[, ].

Other Uses

The white wood is light in weight, fine-grained, very beautiful, durable and resistant to termites and insects[, ]. It is used for art works, musical instruments, chopsticks and cabinet work[, ].
This species is one of several that are traded collectively under the name 'podo'. The general description of podo wood is as follows:-
The heartwood is light yellow with a greenish tinge or light golden brown; it is not clearly demarcated from the sapwood. The texture is very fine and even; the grain is straight. The wood can vary considerably in hardness and density; it is fairly strong; non-durable under exposed conditions. It seasons well without serious degrade. It is easy to work with hand and machine tools; planed surfaces are smooth and lustrous. The wood is suitable for many decorative purposes, interior finishings, panelling, high class furniture and cabinets, fancy plywood and flooring[].

Propagation

Seed - can be sown at any time of the year in a sandy soil, though it is probably best sown as soon as it is ripe[]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out when large enough.
Cuttings of half-ripe terminal shoots, 5 - 10cm long in a frame[].

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