Sindora velutina
Baker
Fabaceae
This species is closely related to Sindora beccariana and Sindora wallichii; some botanists believe that they actually all form one species[
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- Plants of Southeast Asia
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- Excellent site with brief information on the plant, its range, habitat and uses, plus phots of specimens, close-ops of flowers and leaves etc,
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Sindora mucronata Pierre
Sindora parvifoliola Symington
Common Name:
General Information
Sindora velutina is an evergreen tree usually growing 15 - 37 metres tall, but with some specimens up to 55 metres[
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- Flora Malesiana Series 1
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- Various
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- http://www.archive.org
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- Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
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- A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet
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- Plants of Southeast Asia
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- http://www.asianplant.net/
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- Excellent site with brief information on the plant, its range, habitat and uses, plus phots of specimens, close-ops of flowers and leaves etc,
]. The straight, cylindrical bole has very short buttresses and varies from 18 - 95cm in diameter[
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- Flora Malesiana Series 1
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- Author
- Various
- Website
- http://www.archive.org
- Publisher
- Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
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- 0
- ISBN
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- Description
- A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet
,
653- Title
- Plants of Southeast Asia
- Publication
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- Author
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- Website
- http://www.asianplant.net/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
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- Description
- Excellent site with brief information on the plant, its range, habitat and uses, plus phots of specimens, close-ops of flowers and leaves etc,
].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use of its oil and wood.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
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- Flora Malesiana Series 1
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- Various
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- http://www.archive.org
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- Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
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- 0
- ISBN
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- Description
- A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet
Range
Southeast Asia - Malaysia, Indonesia.
Habitat
A canopy and emergent tree in lowland and hill forest[
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- Flora of Peninsula Malaysia
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- http://www.tfbc.frim.gov.my
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- In the process of being assembled (15/07/09), it is currently a series of check sheets giving species name, brief description, habitat and high quality photos of the plants.
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Properties
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 35.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
An oil, known as 'Sindur oil', is obtained from the bark[
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- Plants of Southeast Asia
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- http://www.asianplant.net/
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- Excellent site with brief information on the plant, its range, habitat and uses, plus phots of specimens, close-ops of flowers and leaves etc,
]. It is used to treat skin problems[
451- Title
- Flora Malesiana Series 1
- Publication
-
- Author
- Various
- Website
- http://www.archive.org
- Publisher
- Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet
].
Other Uses
A resinous wood oil can be obtained from the trunk of the tree[
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- Plants of Southeast Asia
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- http://www.asianplant.net/
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- Excellent site with brief information on the plant, its range, habitat and uses, plus phots of specimens, close-ops of flowers and leaves etc,
]. The oil is obtained by making V-cuts in the trunk and up to 10 litres of oil can be obtained from the most productive species[
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- The Leguminosae; A Source Book of Characteristics, Uses and Nodulation
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- Allen O.N.; Allen E.K.
- Publisher
- University of Wisconsin
- Year
- 1981
- ISBN
- 0-333-32221-5
- Description
- An amazing and comprehensive work, giving a brief guide to the many genera of the family Fabaceae and also the principle uses of the genus.
]. We have no specific information on properties and uses for this species, but all of the oils have similar properties - they consist of a mixture of sesquiterpenes that are non-drying, limpid, light yellow in colour, homogenous and pleasantly fragrant. The oil serves diverse uses, in perfumes, paints, varnishes, for illumination etc[
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- The Leguminosae; A Source Book of Characteristics, Uses and Nodulation
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- Author
- Allen O.N.; Allen E.K.
- Publisher
- University of Wisconsin
- Year
- 1981
- ISBN
- 0-333-32221-5
- Description
- An amazing and comprehensive work, giving a brief guide to the many genera of the family Fabaceae and also the principle uses of the genus.
].
The wood is used for construction[
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- Plants of Southeast Asia
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- http://www.asianplant.net/
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- Excellent site with brief information on the plant, its range, habitat and uses, plus phots of specimens, close-ops of flowers and leaves etc,
]. The wood is said to be soft and subject to attack by termites and other insects. It splits when drying. It is used as beams and rafters for house-building and for household utensils and boards.
Propagation
Seed -
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Ken Fern,
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with help from
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