Common Name: Banuyo

General Information

Wallaceodendron celebicum is a large tree, growing up to 45 metres tall. The straight, cylindrical bole can be free of branches for up to 31 metres and up to 160cm in diameter; it is sometimes buttressed at the base[].
The tree is harvested from the wild for its good quality timber, Generally in short supply, it is mainly used locally but it is sometimes traded internationally It is often planted along roadsides[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Southeast Asia - Philippines, Indonesia (northern Celebes)

Habitat

Primary rain forest, both inland and near the sea-shore; at elevations up to 850 metres[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Tree
Height	35.00 m
Cultivation Status	Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The heartwood is a light golden brown; it is clearly demarcated from the lighter-coloured sapwood. The texture is moderately fine; the grain interlocked, often curly or wavy; lustrous. The wood is moderately hard and heavy, not very durable when used outdoors. It is reported to require careful seasoning. It is easy to work and takes a fine finish. An attractive wood, it is used for furniture and cabinetwork, carvings and sculpture, flooring, light construction, decorative veneers, gunstocks etc[, ].

Propagation

Seed -

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