Propagated by seed. Seed best sown as soon as it is ripe in an outdoor seed bed or directly on farm land. Needs protection from mice and squirrels. Seeds lose viability if allowed to dry out. Trees produce a deep taproot and should not be left in a nursery bed for more than 2 growing seasons without being moved or they will transplant very badly. Seeds sown directly on the farm produce the best trees
Tree Species (Scientific Name)
Quercus sundaica/ Lithocarpus sundaicus
Lumber
Product
Indonesian Common Name
Pasang, Brangan pili, Empenit, Empili, Mempening, Mengkikir, Salud birar (Borneo), Pasang balung (Java)
Tree Family
Fagaceae
Average Leaf Size (cm)
17cm
Length
×
7cm
Width
Tree Height
Large (> 35m)
Elevational Range (m)
0–2600m
Distribution
Native
Exotic
Native to Indonesia
Native to
Region
Asia
Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand
Indonesia
Borneo, Java, Sumatra
Coffee Agroforestry Information
Coffee System
Robusta
Coffee Impact
Unknown
Prevalence
Common in Coffee Agroforestry
Cultivation
Planted
Regeneration
Unknown
Tree Management
Tree Benefits and Uses
Farmer Uses
- Lumber
- Product
Used in house building for beams, columns, planks, and occasionally for furniture and tool handles. The bark has been used for tanning hides into leather.
Farm Services
- Nitrogen Fixation
Biodiversity Benefits
Unknown
Macaques eat fruit