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Teijsmanniodendron coriaceum

(C.B.Clarke) Kosterm.

Lamiaceae

+ Synonyms

Vitex coriacea C.B.Clarke

Vitex venosa H.J.Lam

Common Name:

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General Information

Teijsmanniodendron coriaceum is a tree growing around 4 - 30 metres tall. The bole can be free of branches for 8 - 20 metres and from 6 - 100cm in diameter[
1830
Title
The genus Teijsmanniodendron Koord. (Lamiaceae)
Publication
Kew Bulletin Vol. 64; 587-625 (2009)
Author
de Kok R.P.J.; Rusea G. & Latiff A.
Website
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12225-009-9156-9
Publisher
 
Year
2009
ISBN
 
Description
 
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The tree is harvested from the wild for its wood.
Teijsmanniodendron coriaceum occurs over a wide area and can grow in both primary and secondary vegetation. The main threats to this species are deforestation and habitat destruction. There is no information about the population size and trend of this species, but given the large range it is not thought to be at risk of extinction The plant is classified as 'Least Concern' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2019)[
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Title
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
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Author
 
Website
http://www.iucnredlist.org/
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Year
0
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Description
A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat.
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Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

1830
Title
The genus Teijsmanniodendron Koord. (Lamiaceae)
Publication
Kew Bulletin Vol. 64; 587-625 (2009)
Author
de Kok R.P.J.; Rusea G. & Latiff A.
Website
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12225-009-9156-9
Publisher
 
Year
2009
ISBN
 
Description
 

Range

Southeast Asia - Peninsula Thailand, Malaysia, western Indonesia

Habitat

Primary or secondary forests on sand, sandy clay or clay, sometimes over sandstone or granite soils; at elevations from 100 - 1,200 metres[
1830
Title
The genus Teijsmanniodendron Koord. (Lamiaceae)
Publication
Kew Bulletin Vol. 64; 587-625 (2009)
Author
de Kok R.P.J.; Rusea G. & Latiff A.
Website
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12225-009-9156-9
Publisher
 
Year
2009
ISBN
 
Description
 
].

Properties

Conservation StatusLeast Concern
Other Uses Rating *  *
HabitTree
Height15.00 m
Cultivation StatusWild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The sapwood is an orange-ochre colour. The heartwood is said to be durable and comparatively strong[
1830
Title
The genus Teijsmanniodendron Koord. (Lamiaceae)
Publication
Kew Bulletin Vol. 64; 587-625 (2009)
Author
de Kok R.P.J.; Rusea G. & Latiff A.
Website
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12225-009-9156-9
Publisher
 
Year
2009
ISBN
 
Description
 
].

Propagation

Seed -
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