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Octomeles sumatrana

AuthorityMiq.
FamilyMagnoliopsida:Dilleniidae:Violales:Datiscaceae
Synonyms
Common namesbinuang, erima
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Ecocrop code8039



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BRIEF DESCRIPTION A tall evergreen tree reaching 40-60 m or even more in height. The bole may be 1/2 to 2/3 of the tree height and it is usually of good form wit a diameter up to 2.5-4 m. Large trees often have buttresses spreading up to 4-6 m from the bole centre. USES The wood is light soft and used for light indoor construction, plywood core- and back veneer, match-boxes, packing cases and similar items. The leaves can be consumed as a vegetable and the bark can be used as dye. GROWING PERIOD Perennial. COMMON NAMES Binuang, Erima, Benuang, Benua, Winuang, Beliem, Teng, Starka, Barawisan, Sarrai, Erima, Ilimo, Ipa. FURTHER INF Scientific synonym: O. moluccana. Binuang occurs from Sumatra to Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, and northwards the the Philippines. It can be found at elevations between sea level and 800 m. The tree occur naturally within the latitudinal range of 10°N-10°S. It is common along rivers on alluvial flats and in humid valleys. It is fire resistant. Annual wood production potential is 25-40 m3/ha.
Sources
SOURCES (O. sumatrana Miq.)
Webb D 1984 pp 199 [RAIN, TEMP, TEXT, PH, DRA, DEP, LIG, USE]
INSPIRE species 116 [RAIN, TEMP, TEXT, PH, DRA, DEP, LIG, USE]
Westphal E 1989 pp 201-203 [USE, LIG, RAIN, DRA]