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Cratoxylum cochinchinense
Yellow Cow Wood
| Species Name | Cratoxylum cochinchinense |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Yellow Cow Wood |
| Family | Hypericaceae |
| Genus | Cratoxylum |
| Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names | |
| Taxonomic Notes |
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Species Information
1. Description
- Shrub or small to medium-sized tree growing up to 30 m tall, but in Singapore, it is usually 10 m or shorter. Bark smooth, flaky, and light buff to pale brownish-yellow. Crown drooping, and leaves opposite and stalked. Blades 3-13 by 1-4.4 cm, fleshy to papery, oval to oblong or lance-shaped, and with minute gland dots. Flowers 1.3-2.5 cm wide, deep crimson to pink or pinkish-orange petals, faintly fragrant, usually found in pairs on 5.1-15 cm long flowering shoots occurring at branch tips or the angles of leaves. Fruits 8-13 by 4-5 mm, oval, brown, and covered by the sepals for two-thirds to three-quarters of their lengths.
2. Tree Size
3. Full Distribution
- Myanmar, China, Indochina, Thailand, Sumatra, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Borneo
4. Habitat and Ecology
- It grows on well-drained soils in grassland, open woodland, primary or secondary forests, and riverbanks, up to 500 m altitude. It occurs locally in Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Central Catchment Nature Reserve, Fort Canning Park, and Sentosa.
5. Altitude (in meters)
- Up to 500 m
6. Landscape Type
Urban Streets, Blue-green Corridors, Small Urban Green Spaces
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Urban Streets (1)
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Small Urban Green Spaces (1)
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Unknown (0)
7. IUCN Conservation Status
Least Concern
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8. Malaysian Red List from MyBIS
Least Concern
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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?
Medium
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11. Does this species have an invasive root system?
No
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- Between aggressive, moderate and manageable, the root system is considered manageable. [1]
12. Is this species damaging or does it have staining resin or sap?
No
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- It has a brown-red watery sap which turns black after drying, potentially staining, but there are no major issues in planted areas. [1]
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?
High
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- It is often planted as a roadside tree.
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17. How would you characterise the soil pollution tolerance of this species?
High
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- It is often planted as a roadside tree.
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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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- Inferred from habitat association. Grows in a range of habitats with well-drained soil. [1]
20. Does this species occur/survive in habitats prone to saltwater intrusion?
- Mostly planted in urban areas, such as parks.
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21. Does this species occur/survive at locations that experience high temperatures?
Yes
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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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- Does well during the dry season.
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24. Can this species tolerate storm conditions (e.g., strong winds)?
Yes
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- It is highly tolerant of strong winds. [1]
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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- 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 is a preferred local food plant for caterpillars of the butterflies Lexias pardalis dirteana and Eurema hecabe contubernalis. [1]
29. Does this species have cultural value or provide products that are of some use to humans?
Yes
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- The young fruit is used as a spice in cooking. The tree has medicinal properties and is used for timber. [1]
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Last Updated: 2023-03-15
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