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Pithecellobium dulce
Madras Thorn, Manila Tamarind, Asam Keranji
| Species Name | Pithecellobium dulce |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Madras Thorn, Manila Tamarind, Asam Keranji |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Pithecellobium |
| Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names | |
| Taxonomic Notes |
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Species Information
1. Description
- Evergreen tree growing up to 12 m tall with a dense and bushy crown. Twigs armed with pairs of spines at leaf bases. Leaves 1.5-5 cm long, bipinnate with only 1 pair of leaflets. Flowers cream-coloured to greenish white, uniform, in heads of 8-20 along a rachis. Fruits 10-15 cm long, spirally coiled into a circle, green flushed pink, eventually splitting open on both ends. Seeds black with fleshy white or pinkish aril.
2. Tree Size
Medium (10-15 m)
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3. Full Distribution
- Central and South America
4. Habitat and Ecology
- Sometimes naturalised in open areas. Dry, brushy or thinly forested plains or hillsides, often in coastal thickets at low elevations.
5. Altitude (in meters)
- Up to 500 m altitude
6. Landscape Type
Urban Streets, Blue-green Corridors, Coastal Fronts
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7. IUCN Conservation Status
Least Concern
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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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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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- The wounded bark exudes a mucilaginous reddish-brown gum, somewhat like gum Arabic [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?
No
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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?
High
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17. How would you characterise the soil pollution tolerance of this species?
High
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18. Does this species have specific soil ph requirements?
No
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- pH 6.2-7.0 [1]
19. Does this species have specialised habitat requirements?
No
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- Mostly seen in urban areas with well-drained soil.
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20. Does this species occur/survive in habitats prone to saltwater intrusion?
Yes
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- Grows near salt plains in soils deeply ingrained with salt content. It has been planted in areas prone to saltwater intrusion.
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21. Does this species occur/survive at locations that experience high temperatures?
Yes
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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 were tolerant of dry spells.
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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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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?
Yes
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- The fruits are edible. The tree has medicinal properties and is used for timber. [1]
Contributors: anonymous
Last Updated: 2023-03-15
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