Dillenia philippinensis

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Dillenia philippinensis

Philippines Simpoh, Katmon

Intermediate Sensitivity

Species Name	Dillenia philippinensis
Common Name	Philippines Simpoh, Katmon
Family	Dilleniaceae
Genus	Dillenia
Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names
Taxonomic Notes

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Species Information

1. Description

Small evergreen tree growing up to 15 m tall. Crown thick and bushy. Leaves 8-25 cm long, elliptic to oblong-ovate, margins serrated. Flowers 10-25 cm across, white with purple stamens, upward-facing and solitary or borne in clusters of 2-3. Fruits 5-6 cm across, globose.

2. Tree Size

Medium (10-15 m) Show More

Small (4-10 m) (0)

Medium (10-15 m) (1)

100%

Large (>15 m) (0)

Unknown (0)

3. Full Distribution

Endemic to the Philippines

4. Habitat and Ecology

Along riverbanks of lowland forests

5. Altitude (in meters)

Occurs at low and medium altitudes; rarely found up to 1000 m

6. Landscape Type

Blue-green Corridors, Small Urban Green Spaces Show More

Urban Streets (0)

Blue-green Corridors (1)

100%

Small Urban Green Spaces (1)

100%

Coastal Fronts (0)

Unknown (0)

7. IUCN Conservation Status

Near Threatened Show More

Not Evaluated (0)

Data Deficient (0)

Least Concern (0)

Near Threatened (1)

100%

Vulnerable (0)

Endangered (0)

Critically Endangered (0)

Extinct in the Wild (0)

Extinct (0)

Unknown (0)

8. Malaysian Red List from MyBIS

Vulnerable Show More

Not Evaluated (0)

Not Applicable (0)

Data Deficient (0)

Least Concern (0)

Near Threatened (0)

Vulnerable (1)

100%

Endangered (0)

Critically Endangered (0)

Regionally Extinct (0)

Extinct in the Wild (0)

Extinct (0)

Unknown (0)

9. Are more than 100 individuals available in local nurseries?

Yes Show More

Yes (1)

100%

No (0)

Unknown (0)

10. How would you characterise the growth rate of this species?

Medium Show More

Fast (0)

Medium (1)

100%

Slow (0)

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

11. Does this species have an invasive root system?

No Show More

Yes (0)

No (1)

100%

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

12. Is this species damaging or does it have staining resin or sap?

No Show More

Yes (0)

No (1)

100%

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

13. Does this species produce large and/or staining fruits?

Yes Show More

Yes (1)

100%

No (0)

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

14. Does this species produce substances in its bark, leaves, fruits and/or seeds that are poisonous or harmful to humans?

No Show More

Yes (0)

No (1)

100%

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

15. Does this species have specific lighting requirements?

Unknown Show More

Full sun (0)

Partial sun & shade (0)

Full shade (0)

Partial shade (0)

Unknown (1)

100%

No Data Found

16. How would you characterise the air pollution tolerance of this species?

Low Show More

Low (1)

100%

Medium (0)

High (0)

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

17. How would you characterise the soil pollution tolerance of this species?

Low Show More

Low (1)

100%

Medium (0)

High (0)

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

18. Does this species have specific soil ph requirements?

No Show More

Yes (0)

No (1)

100%

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

19. Does this species have specialised habitat requirements?

Yes Show More

Yes (1)

100%

No (0)

Unknown (0)

Specimens in Kepong Botanic Gardens, Selangor, prefer moist areas over dry ones.

No Data Found

20. Does this species occur/survive in habitats prone to saltwater intrusion?

Unknown Show More

Yes (0)

No (0)

Unknown (1)

100%

No Data Found

21. Does this species occur/survive at locations that experience high temperatures?

Unknown Show More

Yes (0)

No (0)

Unknown (1)

100%

No Data Found

22. Can this species tolerate inundation for >1 month?

Unknown Show More

Yes (0)

No (0)

Unknown (1)

100%

No Data Found

23. Can this species tolerate water absence for >1 month?

Yes Show More

Yes (1)

100%

No (0)

Unknown (0)

Specimens observed were in good condition following dry spells lasting three weeks and should be able to survive for one month.

No Data Found

24. Can this species tolerate storm conditions (e.g., strong winds)?

Yes Show More

Yes (1)

100%

No (0)

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

25. Does this species have specific humidity requirements?

No Show More

Yes (0)

No (1)

100%

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

26. Is this species highly prone to predation, parasitism, and/or disease?

No Show More

Yes (0)

No (1)

100%

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

27. Please provide any additional information for this species in the context of climate change resilience and/or vulnerability.

Insufficient Data

28. Does this species have biodiversity value (e.g., provides food or habitat, or increases landscape connectivity for urban fauna)?

Yes Show More

Yes (1)

100%

No (0)

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

29. Does this species have cultural value or provide products that are of some use to humans?

Yes Show More

Yes (1)

100%

No (0)

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

Contributors: anonymous

Last Updated: 2023-03-15

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Dillenia philippinensis

Philippines Simpoh, Katmon

Species Information

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