Palaquium ellipticum
(Dalzell) Baill.
Sapotaceae
Bassia elliptica Dazell
Croixia elliptica (Dalzell) Baehni
Dichopsis elliptica (Dalzell) Bedd.
Isonandra acuminata Drury
Common Name:
General Information
Palaquium ellipticum is a very large tree, often growing to a height of 30 metres. The bole is straight[
146- Title
- A Manual of Indian Timbers.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Gamble. J. S.
- Publisher
- Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh
- Year
- 1972
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- First written in the 19th century, but still a classic, giving a lot of information on the uses and habitats of Indian trees. Not for the casual reader.
].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a source of materials.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
E. Asia - western and southwestern India
Habitat
Not known
Properties
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Tree |
| Height | 25.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The tree yields a second-rate quality of 'Gutta-percha', collected by tapping the living tree ; but although this substance can be utilized for waterproofing and cement, it is not a complete substitute for the proper article (obtained from Palaquium gutta). Possibly experiments in its treatment might tend to improve its value[
146- Title
- A Manual of Indian Timbers.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Gamble. J. S.
- Publisher
- Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh
- Year
- 1972
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- First written in the 19th century, but still a classic, giving a lot of information on the uses and habitats of Indian trees. Not for the casual reader.
].
An oil obtained from the seeds can be used for lighting and also for soap making[
371- Title
- Oil Yielding Plants
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://mnes.nic.in/list/oil-plants.pdf
- Publisher
- Botanical Survey of India.
- Year
- 2004
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A PDF downloaded from the Internet. Very terse details about the applications of oil obtained from over 300 species of plants.
].
The wood is reddish-brown, moderately hard, durable. It is used for shingles[
146- Title
- A Manual of Indian Timbers.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Gamble. J. S.
- Publisher
- Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh
- Year
- 1972
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- First written in the 19th century, but still a classic, giving a lot of information on the uses and habitats of Indian trees. Not for the casual reader.
].
Propagation
Seed -
If you have any useful information about this plant, please leave a comment. Comments have to be approved before they are shown here.
Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
web interface by
Ajna Fern
with help from
Richard Morris.
