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General Information

Saraca declinata is a tree usually growing up to 10 metres tall, though occasionally reaching 29 metres and sometimes only a shrub 3 - 6 metres tall. The bole usually has very small buttresses[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and source of materials. It is occasionally grown as an ornamental[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

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Range

Southeast Asia - Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Malaysia, Indonesia

Habitat

A wide range of habitats: primary forest, swamp forests, often along rivers, on clay soil, rich soil, sand, also on limestone; at elevations up to 600 metres[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	8.00 m
Pollinators	Insects
Cultivation Status	Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

Succeeds in full sun and in moderate shade[]. Requires a moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter[].
Plants can flower and produce fruit throughout the year[, ].
Although many species within the family Fabaceae have a symbiotic relationship with soil bacteria, this species is said to be devoid of such a relationship and therefore does not fix atmospheric nitrogen[].

Edible Uses

The flowers are sometimes used in the preparation of soups[].

The seeds are edible[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is usually only available in small dimensions and so is only used for making small utensils[]. It is sometimes used for making parang (knife) handles[].

Propagation

Seed - if the seed is harvested when ripe and sown immediately, preferably after soaking in water for 12 hours, it will germinate within 3 weeks and will be ready to plant out within 6 - 12 months[].
Air layering[].

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