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Useful Tropical Plants

Teijsmanniodendron scaberrimum

Kosterm. ex Rusea

Lamiaceae

+ Synonyms

Teijsmanniodendron holophyllum pubescens Moldenke

Common Name:

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General Information

Teijsmanniodendron scaberrimum is a tree that can grow from 2 - 20 metres tall. The bole is around 15 - 30cm in diameter, often with buttresses that can be up to 300cm high[
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
 
].
The plant is havested from the wild for local use of its wood.
Teijsmanniodendron scaberrimum has a restricted range and is threatened by deforestation and habitat destruction through conversion to palm oil and Acacia plantations, mining activities and traditional shifting agriculture. The plant is classified as 'Vulnerable' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2020)[
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Title
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
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http://www.iucnredlist.org/
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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 - Indonesia (East Kalimantan), Brunei

Habitat

Primary or secondary forests, near rivers in floodplains, sometimes over sandstone; at elevations from 25 - 1,000 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 StatusVulnerable
Other Uses Rating *  *
HabitTree
Height10.00 m
Cultivation StatusWild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is yellowish to pale brown[
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
 
]. Local communities usually use the wood as additional carpentry material for household needs[
338
Title
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Publication
 
Author
 
Website
http://www.iucnredlist.org/
Publisher
 
Year
0
ISBN
 
Description
A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat.
].

Propagation

Seed -
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