Fast growing species often planted around the farm perimeter
Tree Species (Scientific Name)
Alangium kurzii
Fuelwood
Lumber
Indonesian Common Name
Melaku, Falame, Kayu Musang (Sumatra), Ki Careuh (Java)
Tree Family
Cornaceae
Average Leaf Size (cm)
13cm
Length
×
8cm
Width
Tree Height
Medium (20–35m)
Elevational Range (m)
600–1600m
Distribution
Native
Exotic
Native to Indonesia
Native to
Region
Asia
Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
Indonesia
Borneo, Java, Sumatra
Coffee Agroforestry Information
Coffee System
Robusta
Coffee Impact
May compete with coffee
Prevalence
Unknown
Cultivation
Planted
Regeneration
Regenerates Naturally
Tree Management
Tree Benefits and Uses
Farmer Uses
- Fuelwood
- Lumber
Farm Services
- Erosion Control
- Unknown
Biodiversity Benefits
Yes
Fruits eaten by civets and birds. Perching tree for birds and macaques.