Pollinated by insects. A common tree in regenerating forest. This suggests the plant has good potential as a pioneer species for restoring native woodland
Tree Species (Scientific Name)
Aglaia argentea
Food
Fuelwood
Lumber
Medicinal
Indonesian Common Name
Bayur, Tanglar, Selang (Javanese), Kakaduan (W. Javanese), Luka-lukam (Moluccas)
Tree Family
Meliaceae
Average Leaf Size (cm)
64.5cm
Length
×
44.5cm
Width
Tree Height
Medium (20–35m)
Elevational Range (m)
0–1300m
Distribution
Native
Exotic
Native to Indonesia
Native to
Region
Asia, Oceania
Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
Indonesia
Borneo, Java, Lesser Sunda Islands, Maluku Islands, New Guinea, Sulawesi, Sumatra
Coffee Agroforestry Information
Coffee System
Robusta
Coffee Impact
Unknown
Prevalence
Common in Coffee Agroforestry
Cultivation
Regeneration
Regenerates Naturally
Tree Management
Tree Benefits and Uses
Farmer Uses
- Food
- Fuelwood
- Lumber
- Medicinal
The fruit is eaten raw. The plant is used in the treatment of feverish illnesses and in preparations to treat leprosy.
Farm Services
- Unknown
Biodiversity Benefits
Unknown