Dillenia ovata
Wallich ex Hook. f. & Thomson
Kadah dillenia tree
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Description
An evergreen tree. It grows 6-12 m tall but can be 30 m tall. The trunk is knotted and without branches for 5 m. The trunk can be 100 cm across. The bark is flaky and reddish brown. The leaves are large. They are oval and 10-20 cm long by 7-13 cm wide. There can be teeth along the edge. They have velvety hairs underneath. The flowers are golden yellow. They can be 16 cm across. The fruit are egg shaped and 4-5 cm long by 3-4 cm wide. They are pale yellow to reddish when ripe. The seeds are blackish brown.
Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten and popular, and the calyx around the fruit is used for flavouring.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are eaten and are popular. The calyx around the fruit is used for flavouring.
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Medicinal Uses
The bark is astringent. It is used in the treatment of diarrhoea.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in mixed evergreen and deciduous forest. It grows up to 1,500 m above sea level. It suits hardiness zones 11-12.
Where It Grows
Asia, Cambodia, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown by seeds or cuttings.
Other Uses
The wood is used for making small items. The wood is suitable for beams, planks, and furniture.
Notes
There are about 60 Dillenia species.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Beriga, Entepung rimba, Jongong, Kadjang, Kayu pajan, Ketang bajut, Kok saan, May san, Phlou thom, Phlu thom, Phul thom, Pohon sempur minyak, San nhai, Simpur, So trai, Suretang, Tempuru
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