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Adenanthera pavonina
Saga, Coral Bean Tree, Redwood, Tree Peacock
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| Species Name | Adenanthera pavonina |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Saga, Coral Bean Tree, Redwood, Tree Peacock |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Adenanthera |
| Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names | |
| Taxonomic Notes |
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Species Information
1. Description
- Deciduous tree growing up to 25 m tall with an irregular and rounded crown. Leaves 8-20 cm long, bi-pinnately compound with 3-6 pairs of opposite pinnae. Flowers c. 1 cm long, creamy yellow and in 12-30 cm long spikes. Fruits strap-shaped, curved slightly, pale green ripening brown to blackish and become spirally twisted after dehiscing, revealing smooth, heart-shaped, and uniformly red seeds.
2. Tree Size
Large (>15 m)
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Large (>15 m) (1)
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3. Full Distribution
- Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia
4. Habitat and Ecology
- Lowland and coastal evergreen forests
5. Altitude (in meters)
- Common in the lowland tropics up to 300-400 m
6. Landscape Type
Blue-green Corridors, Coastal Fronts
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Blue-green Corridors (1)
Small Urban Green Spaces (0)
Coastal Fronts (1)
Unknown (0)
7. IUCN Conservation Status
Least Concern
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Least Concern (1)
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Vulnerable (0)
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Critically Endangered (0)
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8. Malaysian Red List from MyBIS
Not Evaluated
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9. Are more than 100 individuals available in local nurseries?
Yes
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10. How would you characterise the growth rate of this species?
Fast
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- It is a fast-growing tree listed in the Global Compendium of Weeds as a natural and agricultural weed [1]
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11. Does this species have an invasive root system?
No
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- It has underground (tap) and above-ground (buttress) root types. [1]
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12. Is this species damaging or does it have staining resin or sap?
No
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13. Does this species produce large and/or staining fruits?
No
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14. Does this species produce substances in its bark, leaves, fruits and/or seeds that are poisonous or harmful to humans?
Yes
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- The seeds are poisonous [1]
15. Does this species have specific lighting requirements?
Full sun
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16. How would you characterise the air pollution tolerance of this species?
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17. How would you characterise the soil pollution tolerance of this species?
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18. Does this species have specific soil ph requirements?
No
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- Has high soil pH adaptability. Preferably pH +6, pH 6.2-8.0. [1]
19. Does this species have specialised habitat requirements?
No
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- Inferred from habitat association. [1]
20. Does this species occur/survive in habitats prone to saltwater intrusion?
Yes
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- Tolerates saline soils. [1]
21. Does this species occur/survive at locations that experience high temperatures?
No
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No (1)
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22. Can this species tolerate inundation for >1 month?
Yes
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23. Can this species tolerate water absence for >1 month?
Yes
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No (0)
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- Established plants are drought tolerant. Specimens in urban areas throughout Malaysia were tolerant of dry spells lasting three weeks and should be able to survive for one month.
- Established plants are drought tolerant. Specimens in urban areas throughout Malaysia were tolerant of dry spells lasting three weeks and should be able to survive for one month. [1]
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24. Can this species tolerate storm conditions (e.g., strong winds)?
Yes
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- It is highly wind tolerant. [1]
25. Does this species have specific humidity requirements?
No
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No (1)
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26. Is this species highly prone to predation, parasitism, and/or disease?
No
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- Highly resistant to pests and disease. [1]
27. Please provide any additional information for this species in the context of climate change resilience and/or vulnerability.
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28. Does this species have biodiversity value (e.g., provides food or habitat, or increases landscape connectivity for urban fauna)?
Yes
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- It has a symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing soil bacteria. Flower nectar attracts wildlife. [1]
29. Does this species have cultural value or provide products that are of some use to humans?
Yes
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- Has amenity value. Malaysia's first national car, Proton Saga, is named after this plant. [1]
Contributors: anonymous
Last Updated: 2023-03-15
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