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Hura crepitans
Sandbox Tree, Possumwood, Jabillo
| Species Name | Hura crepitans |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Sandbox Tree, Possumwood, Jabillo |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus | Hura |
| Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names | |
| Taxonomic Notes |
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Species Information
1. Description
- Evergreen tree growing up to 15 m tall. Trunk spiny when young. Whorled horizontal branches mature into a dense spreading crown. Leaves 7-21 cm long, ovate to elliptic with cordate base, margin entire to finely toothed. Flowers are unisexual, with solitary female flowers and dense clusters of male flowers. Fruits 5-8 cm across, flattened to spherical with many distinct grooves that become hard and ripening pale green to red-brown and dehiscing.
2. Tree Size
Large (>15 m)
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3. Full Distribution
- Tropical America and South America
4. Habitat and Ecology
- Moist coastal forests and rainforests
5. Altitude (in meters)
- Data Deficient
6. Landscape Type
Blue-green Corridors, Coastal Fronts
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Urban Streets (0)
Blue-green Corridors (1)
Small Urban Green Spaces (0)
Coastal Fronts (1)
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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?
Yes
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- White sap exudes from the plant when injured [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?
Yes
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- The latex is used as an arrow poison and is said to cause ailing teeth to fall out. Other parts of the plant have medicinal value and are used to treat skin diseases, rheumatism, and intestinal worms. [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?
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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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- Preferably pH +6, pH 6.6-7.5 [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?
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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?
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23. Can this species tolerate water absence for >1 month?
Yes
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- Specimens in urban areas, such as parks, and at the roadside 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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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 (1)
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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?
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Contributors: anonymous
Last Updated: 2023-03-15
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