Propagated by seed or from natural seedlings that regenerate under mature trees. Propagation by cutting, grafting, and air layering also possible. Germination and seedling vigor improve with seed size. Only large seeds should be used in nurseries. Early seedling growth is very slow. Under intensive care, it takes 10-18 months to get a pencil-thick stem suited for grafting or planting, but plants may require up to 36 months to develop in most nurseries. Seedlings should be place in pots and planted when 1 m tall.
Tree Species (Scientific Name)
Lansium domesticum
Food
Fuelwood
Lumber
Medicinal
Product
English Common Name
Longkong
Indonesian Common Name
Duku, Langsat, Pisitan, Kokosan
Tree Family
Meliaceae
Average Leaf Size (cm)
40cm
Length
×
14-16cm
Width
Tree Height
Medium (20–35m)
Elevational Range (m)
0–800m
Distribution
Native
Exotic
Native to Indonesia
Native to
Region
Asia
Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand
Indonesia
Borneo, Java, Lesser Sunda Islands, Sulawesi, Sumatra
Exotic in
SE Asia
Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Vietnam
Indonesia
Maluku Islands, New Guinea
Coffee Agroforestry Information
Coffee System
Robusta
Arabica
Coffee Impact
Unknown
Prevalence
Common in Coffee Agroforestry
Cultivation
Planted
Regeneration
Regenerates Naturally
Tree Management
Tree Benefits and Uses
Farmer Uses
- Food
- Fuelwood
- Lumber
- Medicinal
- Product
The leaf and seeds are used as an anti-malarial treatment, the wood and bark used to treat diarrhea, malaria, and typhoid, and this species is considered interesting from a pharmacological perspective due to its rich active compounds which have potential to be developed into new drugs. The wood is used for house construction, also produces latex, the dried fruit peels are burnt to drive mosquitos away, and it is a preferred fuelwood due to its high calorific value and less toxic smoke. The fruit is consumed and 40-80% of yearly production can be sold at market and commercially.a
Farm Services
- Unknown
Biodiversity Benefits
Yes
Used for foraging and perching by many bird species