Baccaurea maingayi
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Description
A small tree. It grows 22 m tall. The leaves are small and simple. They are hairy underneath. The leaves are crowded at the ends of twigs. The flowers are about 1.2 mm across. They are yellowish/ The fruit are about 2 cm long. They hang on the stems.
Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Medicinal Uses
We have no specific information on this species, but the bark of several members of this genus is used to relieve eye inflammation.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows up to 500 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia,
Cultivation
A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Propagation
Seed - when sown fresh it usually germinates in a few days.
Other Uses
We have no specific information for this species, but the bark of several members of this genus is used, along with other ingredients, as a dyestuff to colour silk yellow, red or mauve, using the dyeing process known as 'pekan' in Malay. Although we have no specific information for this species, most members of this genus produce an excellent timber, which can be used to build houses and boats and to make furniture. In common with other trees that produce their flowers and fruits on the trunk of the tree, members of this genus are generally considered to be good support trees for the climbing rattan palms, which are grown to provide material for basket making, weaving into furniture, making ropes etc.
Also Known As
Kapul, Setai belabou, Tampoi
References (1)
- Slik, F., www.asianplant.net
