Horsfieldia borneensis
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Summary
Source: WikipediaHorsfieldia borneensis is a species of plant in the family Myristicaceae. It is a tree endemic to Borneo.
Description
A tree. It grows 35 m tall. The stem has red sap. The leaves are alternate and simple. They can be hairy. The flowers are 2 mm across. They are a yellow pink. They are in groups. The fruit are about 4.5 cm long. They are green to brown. They are smooth and fleshy. They are a capsule. The seeds have an orange fleshy layer or aril around them.
Edible Uses
Fruit. The fruit is about 46 mm long, green-yellow-brown, fleshy, glabrous, dehiscent capsules. Seeds with entire orange aril.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests including swamp forests up to 400 m above sea level. It can grow in sandy or clay soils. It grows in Borneo.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia,
Cultivation
A plant of the moist tropical lowlands, where it can be found at elevations up to 200 metres. A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Propagation
Seed - dries out easily, loses its viability rapidly, and cannot be stored. It is best sown in a shaded position in a nursery seedbed - germination is usually fairly quick with the seed of most species sprouting within 2 - 17 weeks. Grow the young plants on in a shady position, planting them out in their permanent positions when large enough.
Other Uses
The heartwood is red-brown, the sapwood is reddish-white to pale red and about 10cm thick.
Also Known As
Buah kalop, Dara-dara, Darah-darah, Koompang, Kumpang, Kumpang balau, Lala hutan
References (1)
- Slik, F., www.asianplant.net
