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Pterocarpus indicus
Angsana, Sena, Narra, Amboyna Wook, Philippine Mahogany
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| Species Name | Pterocarpus indicus |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Angsana, Sena, Narra, Amboyna Wook, Philippine Mahogany |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Pterocarpus |
| Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names | |
| Taxonomic Notes |
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Species Information
1. Description
- Large deciduous tree, reaching over 30 m tall, exceeding 2 m in diameter in old trees. Leaves 20-50 cm long, compound, leaflets mostly 7-9. Flowers 1.5 cm long, ochre yellow, very fragrant, in axillary racemes of 15-30 cm long. Pods 4-6 cm in diameter, semi-orbicular with a lateral point, flattened dorsoventrally. A magnificent tree, periodically blooming with the whole crown turning yellow. The bloom lasts a few days, often carpeting the floor with fallen yellow petals.
2. Tree Size
3. Full Distribution
- Southeast Asia, South China, Northern Australia, the Ryukyu Islands, and the Solomon Islands
4. Habitat and Ecology
- Often in coastal vegetation
5. Altitude (in meters)
- Data Deficient
6. Landscape Type
Urban Streets, Blue-green Corridors, Coastal Fronts
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Urban Streets (1)
Blue-green Corridors (1)
Small Urban Green Spaces (0)
Coastal Fronts (1)
Unknown (0)
7. IUCN Conservation Status
Endangered
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Data Deficient (0)
Least Concern (0)
Near Threatened (0)
Vulnerable (0)
Endangered (1)
Critically Endangered (0)
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8. Malaysian Red List from MyBIS
Not Evaluated
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Near Threatened (0)
Vulnerable (0)
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Critically Endangered (0)
Regionally Extinct (0)
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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?
Fast
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11. Does this species have an invasive root system?
Yes
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- It has underground tap roots and vertical surface roots. The roots are invasive and aggressive and can damage walkways and structures near the tree. [1]
12. Is this species damaging or does it have staining resin or sap?
Yes
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- Red 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?
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?
Medium
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- Categorised as moderately tolerant in a study examining the combination of the relative growth rate and physiological responses (calculated as an air pollution tolerance index) of eight roadside tree species. [1]
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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 5.3-7.0 [1]
19. Does this species have specialised habitat requirements?
No
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- Inferred from habitat association. Grows best in open areas. Needs well-drained soil.
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- Inferred from habitat association. Grows best in open areas. Needs well-drained soil. [1]
20. Does this species occur/survive in habitats prone to saltwater intrusion?
Yes
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21. Does this species occur/survive at locations that experience high temperatures?
Yes
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- Withstands temperatures as high as 37 ºC. [1]
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22. Can this species tolerate inundation for >1 month?
- Specimens in inundated areas in Kuantan, Pahang, survived but potentially had leaf miners and root disease.
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23. Can this species tolerate water absence for >1 month?
Yes
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24. Can this species tolerate storm conditions (e.g., strong winds)?
Yes
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- It is a stable tree. Branch failure has been observed but was human-induced, e.g., planting from improper cuttings or over-pruning the canopy, and not a characteristic of the species.
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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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- Prone to various pests and diseases. There was a serious infestation of the caterpillar Melipotis diversipennis on a plantation in Southern Sumatra, Indonesia. An unknown disease caused extensive dieback and death in street trees in Peninsular Malaysia from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. Fusarium wilt has been reported in Kuantan, Pahang, and Singapore. [1]
- Prone to various pests and diseases. There was a serious infestation of the caterpillar Melipotis diversipennis on a plantation in Southern Sumatra, Indonesia. An unknown disease caused extensive dieback and death in street trees in Peninsular Malaysia from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. Fusarium wilt has been reported in Kuantan, Pahang, and Singapore. [2]
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- Prone to various pests and diseases. There was a serious infestation of the caterpillar Melipotis diversipennis on a plantation in Southern Sumatra, Indonesia. An unknown disease caused extensive dieback and death in street trees in Peninsular Malaysia from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. Fusarium wilt has been reported in Kuantan, Pahang, and Singapore. [3]
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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- Provides habitat [1]
29. Does this species have cultural value or provide products that are of some use to humans?
Yes
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- Has amenity value and medicinal properties. The tree is used for timber. [1]
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Last Updated: 2023-03-15
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