Cantleya corniculata - (Becc.) R.A.Howard

(Becc.) R.A.Howard

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Icacinaceae Edible: Fruit

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Description

Cantleya corniculata is an evergreen Tree growing to 30 m (98ft) by 25 m (82ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very acid soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.

Edible Uses

Fruit. Said to be of a rather poor quality.

Distribution

Southeast Asia - Malaysia, Indonesia.

Where It Grows

TROPICAL ASIA: Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore

Cultivation

A plant of the moist, lowland tropics.

Propagation

Seed

Other Uses

Furniture Wood. Other uses rating: High (4/5). The tree produces a highly valued timber that is much sought after and commonly exported. Due to the heavy exploitation of this tree for its timber, it has been classified as 'Vulnerable' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. The brownish-yellow wood has a strong, aromatic scent. It is close-grained, hard, very heavy, does not split and is very durable in the ground. Because of its fragrance, it is sometimes used as a substitute for sandalwood (Santalum spp.). It is used for heavy outdoor work, house and ship building, bridges, flag poles etc. However, because it is prone to shrink and warp, it is only suitable for furniture or turnery if it has been fully seasoned.