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Dracontomelon dao
Argus Pheasant Tree, Asam Kuang, Sengkuang, Sekuan
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| Species Name | Dracontomelon dao |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Argus Pheasant Tree, Asam Kuang, Sengkuang, Sekuan |
| Family | Anacardiaceae |
| Genus | Dracontomelon |
| Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names | |
| Taxonomic Notes |
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Species Information
1. Description
- Tall deciduous tree up to 40 m tall with steep plank buttresses to 4 m high. Leaves compound, clustered towards the end of twigs, each with 5-9 pairs of leaflets. Flowers white in long hairy panicles. Fruits globose, distinctly 3-locular, c. 3 cm across, smooth.
2. Tree Size
Large (>15 m)
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Medium (10-15 m) (0)
Large (>15 m) (1)
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3. Full Distribution
- Widely distributed from eastern India, most of Southeast Asia, and China
4. Habitat and Ecology
- Lowland forests, usually by streams
5. Altitude (in meters)
- <500 m a.s.l
6. Landscape Type
Blue-green Corridors
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Urban Streets (0)
Blue-green Corridors (1)
Small Urban Green Spaces (0)
Coastal Fronts (0)
Unknown (0)
7. IUCN Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
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Not Evaluated (1)
Data Deficient (0)
Least Concern (0)
Near Threatened (0)
Vulnerable (0)
Endangered (0)
Critically Endangered (0)
Extinct in the Wild (0)
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Unknown (0)
8. Malaysian Red List from MyBIS
Not Evaluated
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Not Applicable (0)
Data Deficient (0)
Least Concern (0)
Near Threatened (0)
Vulnerable (0)
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
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No (0)
Unknown (0)
10. How would you characterise the growth rate of this species?
Medium
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Medium (1)
Slow (0)
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11. Does this species have an invasive root system?
Yes
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No (0)
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- It has buttress roots. Trees' trunk flares, the regions where the topmost roots emerge from the trunk, and buttress roots are often associated with this hardscape damage. Past research has shown that sidewalk and curb damage is more frequent alongside large trees and smaller planting space widths.
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- It has buttress roots. Trees' trunk flares, the regions where the topmost roots emerge from the trunk, and buttress roots are often associated with this hardscape damage. Past research has shown that sidewalk and curb damage is more frequent alongside large trees and smaller planting space widths. [1]
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12. Is this species damaging or does it have staining resin or sap?
Yes
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No (0)
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- Produces sap [1]
13. Does this species produce large and/or staining fruits?
Yes
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No (0)
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- Its fruits are slightly fleshy drupes, globose, edible, small, 2.5-4 cm across, produced in clusters, ripening from green to yellow. [1]
14. Does this species produce substances in its bark, leaves, fruits and/or seeds that are poisonous or harmful to humans?
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- Its sap may be irritating and/or poisonous [1]
15. Does this species have specific lighting requirements?
Full sun
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Full shade (0)
Partial shade (0)
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16. How would you characterise the air pollution tolerance of this species?
Medium
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Medium (1)
High (0)
Unknown (0)
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17. How would you characterise the soil pollution tolerance of this species?
Low
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Low (1)
Medium (0)
High (0)
Unknown (0)
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18. Does this species have specific soil ph requirements?
Yes
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No (0)
Unknown (0)
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19. Does this species have specialised habitat requirements?
No
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No (1)
Unknown (0)
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20. Does this species occur/survive in habitats prone to saltwater intrusion?
Yes
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No (0)
Unknown (0)
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21. Does this species occur/survive at locations that experience high temperatures?
Yes
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No (0)
Unknown (0)
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22. Can this species tolerate inundation for >1 month?
Yes
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No (0)
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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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- Most Alstonias survive under many conditions, including dry ones. Specimens along highways and at Kepong Botanic Gardens, Selangor, did well during dry spells lasting three weeks and should be able to survive for one month. El Niño events did not impact the tree growth of specimens in urban areas.
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24. Can this species tolerate storm conditions (e.g., strong winds)?
Yes
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Yes (1)
No (0)
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- A tree in Philippines is famous for having survived multiple fierce typhoons. [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?
Yes
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No (0)
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- It is a major host for Plocaederus obesus (cashew stem borer) [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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No (0)
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- Fruits, flowers. The fruits can attract birds and other wildlife in urban areas. [1]
29. Does this species have cultural value or provide products that are of some use to humans?
Yes
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No (0)
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- Has religious significance: The tree is worshipped in Thailand and Laos. Provides food: The flowers, fruits, leaves, and seeds are edible. Has medicinal uses. The wood is used for timber to make furniture and burned as firewood. [1]
Contributors: anonymous
Last Updated: 2023-03-15
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