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Pentaspadon motleyi
Pelong Licin
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| Species Name | Pentaspadon motleyi |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Pelong Licin |
| Family | Anacardiaceae |
| Genus | Pentaspadon |
| Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names | |
| Taxonomic Notes |
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Species Information
1. Description
- Deciduous tree up to 36 m tall with a graceful feathery crown and spreading buttressed trunk. Leaves pinnately compound, c. 10-30 cm long, clustered near the end of twigs, 7-9 pairs of leaflets with terminal leaflets. Flowers are tiny, cream-coloured and in much-branched panicles. Fruits 3-5 cm long, ovoid to ovoid-oblong, yellow-green ripening brown with pale dots and 1 large seed.
2. Tree Size
Large (>15 m)
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Medium (10-15 m) (0)
Large (>15 m) (1)
Unknown (0)
3. Full Distribution
- Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo, Maluku, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands
4. Habitat and Ecology
- Lowland forests, usually by rivers. Flowers twice a year, along with new foliage.
5. Altitude (in meters)
- <300 m a.s.l
6. Landscape Type
Blue-green Corridors, Small Urban Green Spaces
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Blue-green Corridors (1)
Small Urban Green Spaces (1)
Coastal Fronts (0)
Unknown (0)
7. IUCN Conservation Status
Data Deficient
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Data Deficient (1)
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Near Threatened (0)
Vulnerable (0)
Endangered (0)
Critically Endangered (0)
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Unknown (0)
8. Malaysian Red List from MyBIS
Not Evaluated
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Near Threatened (0)
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Critically Endangered (0)
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Unknown (0)
9. Are more than 100 individuals available in local nurseries?
Yes
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No (0)
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10. How would you characterise the growth rate of this species?
Slow
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Slow (1)
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11. Does this species have an invasive root system?
Yes
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- It has buttress roots. It has superficial surface roots that are harmful to nearby structures.
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12. Is this species damaging or does it have staining resin or sap?
Yes
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- The wood contains a brown resin, which is obtained by hacking one side of the trunk [1]
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13. Does this species produce large and/or staining fruits?
No
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- Its fruits are fleshy drupes, small, 40 mm long. [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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No (1)
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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?
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?
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19. Does this species have specialised habitat requirements?
No
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No (1)
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- Occurs along riverbanks and in swamp areas. More water-dependent than P. curtisii and can grow in moister, wetter conditions. Not recommended for planting in Penang, but in Perak and southwards.
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20. Does this species occur/survive in habitats prone to saltwater intrusion?
No
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No (1)
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21. Does this species occur/survive at locations that experience high temperatures?
No
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No (1)
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- Suffers as you move up further North, with hotter climates.
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22. Can this species tolerate inundation for >1 month?
Yes
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No (0)
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- Occurs in freshwater swamp forests, alongside rivers and streams, and repeatedly inundated areas. [1]
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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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- 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)?
No
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No (1)
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- It is a tall tree with a big canopy. Unlikely to topple but will lose branches. [1]
25. Does this species have specific humidity requirements?
Yes
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- Occurs in swamps, which typically have high humidity year-round. Early growth depends on how much water it receives.
- Occurs in swamps, which typically have high humidity year-round. Early growth depends on how much water it receives. [1]
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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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- Moderately prone to borers but they do not cause any serious problems. [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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- Provides food, has medicinal properties and is used for timber [1]
Contributors: anonymous
Last Updated: 2023-03-15
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