Pometia pinnata J.R. Forster & J.G. Forster
Family
Sapindaceae
Synonyms
None
Vernacular Names
| Malaysia | Kasai daun kecil, kasai daun besar (Peninsular). |
| Indonesia | Kayu sapi (Java). |
| Thailand |
Saen ta lom. |
| Philippines |
Malugai-liitan (Tagalog), tugaui (Bikol, Tagalog). |
| Vietnam |
C[aa]y tr[uw][owf]ng, tr[uw][owf]ng m[aaj]t, s[aa]ng. |
| Papua New Guinea |
Obahu. |
Geographical Distributions
Pometia pinnata is from Sri Lanka and the Andaman Islands, throughout Southeast Asia towards Taiwan, Fiji and Samoa.
Description
Pometia pinnata is a medium-sized to fairly large tree that can grow up to 40(-47) m tall, with its bole measuring up to 100(-140) cm in diametre.
The leaves are with 3-13 pairs of leaflets which have dentate margins while the alternate secondary veins end in a tooth.
The inflorescence and sepal are often hairy.
Ecology / Cultivation
Pometia pinnata occurs in primary and secondary forests up to 500(-1700) m altitude.
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References
- Plant Resources of South-East Asia No. 5(1): Timber trees: Major commercial timbers.