Gymnacranthera farquhariana
(Wall. ex Hook.f. & Thomson) Warb.
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Description
A tree. It grows 37 m tall. The trunk can be 45 cm across. The stem has red sap. The leaves are simple and alternate. They are white underneath. The flowers are yellow to orange and 3 mm across. They are in small groups. The fruit are 18 mm long and orange-red. They are capsules that split open.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows up to 1,300 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, SE Asia, Singapore, Thailand,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown by seed.
Synonyms
Gymnacranthera eugeniifolia var. griffithii (Hook.f.) J. Sinclairand others
Also Known As
Darah-darah, Kumpang, Pumpang puteh
References (2)
- Slik, F., Asianplant.net
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
