Alangium javanicum (Blume) Wangerin

Species

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Characteristics

A tree. It grows 8-35 m high. The trunk can be 45 cm across. The branches are long and stiff. The leaves are large, entire and leathery. They are alternate and have a rounded base. The flowers are in small groups in the axils of leaves. They are greenish yellow and have a scent. The fruit is narrowly oval and fleshy with a stone inside. It is 2.5 cm long. They are red when ripe.
Life form perennial
Growth form tree
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention evergreen
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Mature height (meter) 8.0 - 35.0
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Photosynthetic pathway c3

Environment

It is a tropical plant. It grows in rainforest up to 1,830 m above sea level in Indonesia. It is usually below 500 m.
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Usage

Uses material medicinal
Edible fruits
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Cultivation

Plants can be grown by seeds.
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Images

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Conservation status

Alangium javanicum threat status: Least Concern

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:271410-1
WFO ID wfo-0000937091
COL ID 65WCD
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Synonyms

Marlea costata Marlea javanica Styrax javanica Styrax javanicus Alangium arboreum Alangium costatum Alangium javanicum Alangium bogoriense Alangium javanicum var. javanicum

Lower taxons

Alangium javanicum var. papuanum