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Carallia brachiata
Merangsi, Corkwood, Corky Bark, False Kelat, Maniawiga, Bongbong, Bongkok, Gandang, Ganding, Janggut Keli, Kesinga, Mesinga, Merpoi, Mersinga, Merpuing, Tengkawa
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| Species Name | Carallia brachiata |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Merangsi, Corkwood, Corky Bark, False Kelat, Maniawiga, Bongbong, Bongkok, Gandang, Ganding, Janggut Keli, Kesinga, Mesinga, Merpoi, Mersinga, Merpuing, Tengkawa |
| Family | Rhizophoraceae |
| Genus | Carallia |
| Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names | |
| Taxonomic Notes |
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Species Information
1. Description
- Tree with a single stem growing up to 50 m tall. Bark brown and twigs conspicuously swollen at the nodes. Leaves opposite and stalked. Leaf blades 4-15 by 2-10 cm, leathery, typically oval or drop-shaped with rather sharp tips, dark green above and yellow-green with brown spots below. Flowering shoots are 1-6 cm long and divided into two equal or three branches. Flowers 3 mm long, white or pale-greenish, stalkless or shortly-stalked, and developing from the angles of leaves. Fruits are round berries up to 7 mm wide, ripening pink to red, with fleshy pulp that contains many seeds.
2. Tree Size
Large (>15 m)
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3. Full Distribution
- From Madagascar to India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, South China, Southeast Asia (including Singapore) to Australia, and the Solomon Islands
4. Habitat and Ecology
- It grows in lowland and hill forests up to 1800 m altitude. In Singapore, it can be found growing on the landward edge of mangrove forests and sandy beaches.
5. Altitude (in meters)
- Up to 1800 m altitude
6. Landscape Type
Blue-green Corridors
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Blue-green Corridors (1)
Small Urban Green Spaces (0)
Coastal Fronts (0)
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7. IUCN Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
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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?
10. How would you characterise the growth rate of this species?
Medium
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11. Does this species have an invasive root system?
No
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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?
No
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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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- pH 6.2-7.0 [1]
19. Does this species have specialised habitat requirements?
No
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- Widely planted and occurs in various habitats. Planted at Kepong Botanic Gardens, Selangor, in a field.
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20. Does this species occur/survive in habitats prone to saltwater intrusion?
Yes
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- Tolerates saline soils and salt spray. [1]
21. Does this species occur/survive at locations that experience high temperatures?
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22. Can this species tolerate inundation for >1 month?
No
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- Tolerates waterlogged areas. [1]
23. Can this species tolerate water absence for >1 month?
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24. Can this species tolerate storm conditions (e.g., strong winds)?
Yes
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25. Does this species have specific humidity requirements?
No
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26. Is this species highly prone to predation, parasitism, and/or disease?
No
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- No known records.
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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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29. Does this species have cultural value or provide products that are of some use to humans?
Yes
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- Has edible parts and medicinal uses [1]
Contributors: anonymous
Last Updated: 2023-03-15
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