Magnolia tsiampacca
(L.) Figlar & Noot
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Description
A tree. It grows 60 m tall. The trunk can be 100-150 cm across. It can have buttresses. The leaves are spaced along the branches in spirals at the nodes. They are 8-31 cm long and 3-12 cm wide. The flowers occur singly in the axils of the leaves. They are 5 cm across and white to yellow. The fruit is 4-10 cm long and red. There are 100 seeds 1-10 mm long.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows up to 1,000 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Saba, SE Asia,
Other Uses
The heartwood is pale brown, clearly defined from the straw-coloured sapwood, it has a persistent, spicy smell. The wood is close-grained, durable, strong and easily worked. It is used for making high grade furniture, house construction, boat building etc.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Aran, Arau, Arau sejam, Maharu, Medang, Miharo, Minag, Miwi, Sempaka, Talak uma
References (2)
- Slik, F., Asianplant.net
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
