Ellipanthus tomentosus
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Summary
Source: WikipediaEllipanthus tomentosus is a species of flowering plant in the family Connaraceae. The specific epithet tomentosus is from the Latin meaning 'thickly covered with hairs', referring to the leaves.
Description
A tropical shrub or small tree in the Connaraceae family.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Cambodia, Indochina, SE Asia,
Cultivation
Found in the wild on a range of soils from sands to clays. Plants can produce flowers nearly all year round. The flowers are said to possess a strong sweet scent, like Coffea species or like Cananga odorata. The flowers are usually bisexual, though some forms of the plant can have dioecious flowers.
Other Uses
The sapwood is pale yellow. The wood is hard and durable. A revision to the Flora (Vol. 6 part 6) describes the wood as soft and not durable. It is used in local construction works such as bridges and house posts.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Kdor komprok
References (1)
- Turreira Garcia, N., et al, 2017, Ethnobotanical knowledgeof the Kuy and Khmer people in Prey Lang, Cambodia. Cambodian Journal of Natural History 2017 (1): 76-101
