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Saraca thaipingensis
Bunga Asoka, Gapis Golak, Yellow Asoka, Gapis, Gapis Batan, Gapis Batang
Intermediate Sensitivity
| Species Name | Saraca thaipingensis |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Bunga Asoka, Gapis Golak, Yellow Asoka, Gapis, Gapis Batan, Gapis Batang |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Saraca |
| Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names | |
| Taxonomic Notes |
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Species Information
1. Description
- Medium-sized evergreen tree 7-20 m tall, wide-spreading. Leaves compound, even-pinnate, with up to 8 pairs of large oblong leaflets. Young leaves purplish, maturing to cream-coloured with purplish-red leaf edge and rachis, then green. New growth usually appears after a dry spell. Flowers slightly fragrant, bisexual, and cauliflorous. Fruits are pods, large, flattened, and purplish.
2. Tree Size
3. Full Distribution
- Data Deficient
4. Habitat and Ecology
- Naturalised along banks of rocky streams; grows well on dry ground too
5. Altitude (in meters)
- Data Deficient
6. Landscape Type
Blue-green Corridors, Small Urban Green Spaces
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Urban Streets (0)
Blue-green Corridors (1)
Small Urban Green Spaces (1)
Coastal Fronts (0)
Unknown (0)
7. IUCN Conservation Status
Least Concern
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Least Concern (1)
Near Threatened (0)
Vulnerable (0)
Endangered (0)
Critically Endangered (0)
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8. Malaysian Red List from MyBIS
Not Evaluated
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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?
Medium
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- Moderate [1]
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11. Does this species have an invasive root system?
No
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No (1)
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12. Is this species damaging or does it have staining resin or sap?
No
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No (1)
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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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No (0)
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15. Does this species have specific lighting requirements?
Full sun, Full shade
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Full shade (1)
Partial shade (0)
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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?
Low
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18. Does this species have specific soil ph requirements?
No
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No (1)
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19. Does this species have specialised habitat requirements?
Yes
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- Occurs near rivers and needs this habitat to grow well.
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20. Does this species occur/survive in habitats prone to saltwater intrusion?
- Does well in freshwater, i.e., riverine ecosystems. None were observed 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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- Prefers high humidity but will bloom well after a dry spell. [1]
22. Can this species tolerate inundation for >1 month?
Yes
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- Occurs naturally in riverine areas, naturalised along the banks of rocky streams. Specimens were found growing along Sungai Melaka.
- Occurs naturally in riverine areas, naturalised along the banks of rocky streams. Specimens were found growing along Sungai Melaka. [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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24. Can this species tolerate storm conditions (e.g., strong winds)?
Yes
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- There are rarely any cases of tree failure during storms.
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25. Does this species have specific humidity requirements?
Yes
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- Does well in a warm and humid climate. Prefers high humidity but will bloom nicely after a dry spell. Observed growing well near the forest but not in residential areas, with the tree canopy being affected.
- Does well in a warm and humid climate. Prefers high humidity but will bloom nicely after a dry spell. Observed growing well near the forest but not in residential areas, with the tree canopy being affected. [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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- 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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- It attracts birds and provides habitat for fauna. [1]
29. Does this species have cultural value or provide products that are of some use to humans?
Yes
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- The Malays recorded that the fruits have medicinal properties. The tree is used for timber and to make products. For example, the roots are made into the handles of parangs. [1]
Contributors: anonymous
Last Updated: 2023-03-15
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