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Cerbera odollam
Yellow-Eyed Cerbera, Pongpong, Buta Buta
| Species Name | Cerbera odollam |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Yellow-Eyed Cerbera, Pongpong, Buta Buta |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Cerbera |
| Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names | |
| Taxonomic Notes |
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Species Information
1. Description
- Evergreen bush or small tree up to 12 m tall, 20 cm in diameter. Leaves spirally arranged. Inflorescence in terminal panicles, few to many flowered. Flowers white, corolla white with a yellow eye, c. 1.5-2.5 cm long. Fruits spherical to ovoid, green when matured, c. 5-8 cm long. The fruits are buoyant, dispersed by water.
2. Tree Size
Medium (10-15 m)
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3. Full Distribution
- Widely distributed from Sri Lanka and South India to coastal regions of Southeast Asia to the western Pacific Islands
4. Habitat and Ecology
- Mostly coastal on tidal mud or sand or in mangrove swamps
5. Altitude (in meters)
- Data Deficient
6. Landscape Type
Blue-green Corridors, Coastal Fronts
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Blue-green Corridors (1)
Small Urban Green Spaces (0)
Coastal Fronts (1)
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7. IUCN Conservation Status
Least Concern
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8. Malaysian Red List from MyBIS
Near Threatened
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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?
Fast
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11. Does this species have an invasive root system?
Yes
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- Its roots may damage nearby structures if planted in a small and confined space. It has aggressive roots that are unsuitable for urban landscapes.
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12. Is this species damaging or does it have staining resin or sap?
Yes
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- Produces white latex, sap [1]
13. Does this species produce large and/or staining fruits?
Yes
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- Its green fruits are round, apple-like in shape, smooth. [1]
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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- Its fruits and seeds are poisonous. Known effects are cardiac abnormalities. [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?
Medium
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- Commonly planted on roadsides [1]
17. How would you characterise the soil pollution tolerance of this species?
High
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18. Does this species have specific soil ph requirements?
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- pH of 3.7-7.3 [1]
19. Does this species have specialised habitat requirements?
No
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20. Does this species occur/survive in habitats prone to saltwater intrusion?
Yes
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- Inferred from habitat association. It is a coastal species. [1]
21. Does this species occur/survive at locations that experience high temperatures?
Yes
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- Occurs in India. [1]
22. Can this species tolerate inundation for >1 month?
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23. Can this species tolerate water absence for >1 month?
Yes
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- Specimens in urban areas were tolerant of water absence.
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24. Can this species tolerate storm conditions (e.g., strong winds)?
Yes
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- There are rarely any cases of tree failure or limb breakage during storms.
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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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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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- Its thin fruit pulp is eaten by some bird species [1]
29. Does this species have cultural value or provide products that are of some use to humans?
Yes
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- The bark, leaves, and seed oil are used in traditional folk medicine. Parts of the tree are pesticide control and rat poison. Its sinister common name, Indian Suicide Tree, derives from its use in committing murder or suicide in India. [1]
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Last Updated: 2023-03-15
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