Terminalia mucronata
Craib & Hutch.
Combretaceae
Terminalia corticosa Pierre ex Laness.
Common Name:
General Information
Terminalia mucronata is a deciduous tree with a narrow, open crown; it can grow up to 40 metres tall. The straight, cylindrical bole is slightly fluted at the base and with short buttresses[
,
730- Title
- A Field Guide to Forest Trees of Northern Thailand
- Publication
-
- Author
- Gardener S.; Sidisunthorn P.; Anusarnsunthorn V.
- Publisher
- Kobfai Publishing Project; Bangkok.
- Year
- 2000
- ISBN
- 974-7799-01-4
- Description
- An excellent, concise guide to 430 species, plus notes on another 450 species. Excellent photographs and a separate section on distribution and plant uses.
].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use of its wood and tannins.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
Southeast Asia - Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam.
Habitat
Semi-evergreen forest and in moist areas of the dry dipterocarp forest, at elevations up to 700 metres[
].
Properties
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Deciduous Tree |
| Height | 30.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The bark is a source of tannins. It yields a brown dye that is used on fishing nets to colour and help preserve them[
]..
The wood is resistant to water and termites and is used in general construction[
].
The wood is strong. It is used for beams and planks[
730- Title
- A Field Guide to Forest Trees of Northern Thailand
- Publication
-
- Author
- Gardener S.; Sidisunthorn P.; Anusarnsunthorn V.
- Publisher
- Kobfai Publishing Project; Bangkok.
- Year
- 2000
- ISBN
- 974-7799-01-4
- Description
- An excellent, concise guide to 430 species, plus notes on another 450 species. Excellent photographs and a separate section on distribution and plant uses.
].
Propagation
Seed -
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