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Monoon longifolium
False Asoka, Mast Tree, Indian Mast Tree, Weeping Mast Tree
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| Species Name | Monoon longifolium |
|---|---|
| Common Name | False Asoka, Mast Tree, Indian Mast Tree, Weeping Mast Tree |
| Family | Annonaceae |
| Genus | Monoon |
| Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names | |
| Taxonomic Notes |
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Species Information
1. Description
- Evergreen tree up to 18 m tall with a straight trunk, dense narrowly, columnar crown, and slender drooping twigs (var. pendula). The wild form has a thick bushy crown. Leaves 12-23 cm long, narrowly lanceolate with tapering tip and wavy margin. Flowers 1.2-2 cm long, pale green to cream-coloured or yellowish, not fragrant, in dense groups at leaf axils. Fruits 1.5-2 cm on stout individual stalks, numerous with up to 15 on a woody, common stalk, ovoid, ripening yellow to black.
2. Tree Size
3. Full Distribution
- India and Sri Lanka
4. Habitat and Ecology
- Lowland forests
5. Altitude (in meters)
- Data Deficient
6. Landscape Type
Urban Streets, Blue-green Corridors, Small Urban Green Spaces
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Urban Streets (1)
Blue-green Corridors (1)
Small Urban Green Spaces (1)
Coastal Fronts (0)
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7. IUCN Conservation Status
Data Deficient
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Near Threatened (0)
Vulnerable (0)
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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?
Yes
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10. How would you characterise the growth rate of this species?
Fast
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- It does not require pruning to maintain its tall, straight main trunk with short, drooping branches. [1]
11. Does this species have an invasive root system?
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- It does not require pruning to maintain its tall, straight main trunk with short, drooping branches. It has an underground root type, i.e., tap roots and fibrous roots. [1]
12. Is this species damaging or does it have staining resin or sap?
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- It does not have resin or latex [1]
13. Does this species produce large and/or staining fruits?
No
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- Its fruits are in clusters of 10-20, ripening green to purple or black. No staining. [1]
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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- Not harmful to humans [1]
15. Does this species have specific lighting requirements?
Full sun, Partial shade
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16. How would you characterise the air pollution tolerance of this species?
Low
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17. How would you characterise the soil pollution tolerance of this species?
Low
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18. Does this species have specific soil ph requirements?
Yes
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- pH of 5.5-7.5 [1]
19. Does this species have specialised habitat requirements?
No
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- Introduced in gardens in many tropical countries. [1]
20. Does this species occur/survive in habitats prone to saltwater intrusion?
No
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21. Does this species occur/survive at locations that experience high temperatures?
Yes
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- Native to India and Sri Lanka. [1]
22. Can this species tolerate inundation for >1 month?
No
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- Prefers dry soil and drought conditions. [1]
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23. Can this species tolerate water absence for >1 month?
Yes
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- It is drought-tolerant, preferring hot and dry conditions. Specimens at Kepong Botanic Gardens, Selangor, did well during dry spells lasting three weeks and should be able to survive for one month.
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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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- Does well in Malaysia's climate.
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26. Is this species highly prone to predation, parasitism, and/or disease?
No
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- None observed.
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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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- The fruits are eaten by birds and bats [1]
29. Does this species have cultural value or provide products that are of some use to humans?
Yes
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- Has religious significance: The tree is sacred in India and Sri Lanka and is commonly planted around Hindu temples. The leaves are used in bouquets and various festivals and ceremonies for ornamental decoration. Provides food and has medicinal uses: The seed oil has antioxidant, anti-lipoxygenase and anti-microbial properties and the bark is used in ayurvedic treatments. Used to make products such as boxes, matches, and pencils. [1]
Contributors: anonymous
Last Updated: 2023-03-15
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