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General Information

Tristaniopsis decorticata is an evergreen tree growing 15 - 20 metres tall.
The tree is harvested from the wild for the commercial use of its wood.
Endemic to the Philippines, rates of habitat loss through logging and shifting cultivation have led to considerable population declines of this species[]. It is classified as 'Vulnerable' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2010)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Southeast Asia - Philippines.

Habitat

Hill forests along the river at elevations of 100 - 200 metres[]. Exposed ridges in the mossy forest at elevations of 800 - 900 metres.

Properties

Conservation Status	Vulnerable
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	15.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The timber is harvested for commercial use[].
We have no more specific information for this species, but the heartwood of trees in this genus is generally pink brown, gray brown, red brown, or dark red; the sapwood is pink or red brown, lighter than the heartwood, but not always sharply demarcated. The texture is medium to fine; grain interlocked, sometimes wavy; somewhat lustrous; without characteristic odour or taste[]. The wood is generally difficult to saw and machine because of high density, cutters may dull rapidly; it dresses to a smooth surface; turns excellently[]. The heartwood is generally reported to be resistant to attack by decay fungi and termites[]. It is used for flooring, pallets, heavy construction, specialty items (pulleys, rollers, bearings, sheaves, tool handles)[].

Propagation

Seed -

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