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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Eugeissona utilis is an evergreen Tree growing to 12 m (39ft) by 12 m (39ft) at a medium rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
Eugeissona pachycarpa Burret. Eugeissona wendlandiana Burret
Plant Habitats
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Apical bud Pollen Seed
Edible Uses:
Seed - occasionally eaten[297 ]. A starch obtained from the stems is used to make sago[297 , 314 , 347 ]. Excellent quality[301 ]. Pollen - it is produced in abundance[297 ]. The violet pollen grains are eaten with rice or sago as a dessert[301 ]. The terminal bud is edible[347 ]. Eating the bud will lead to the death of that shoot since the plant is unable to form side branches.
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Medicinal Uses
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None known
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Other Uses
The leaves are used for thatching the walls and roofs of dwellings[297].
Special Uses
Carbon Farming
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Cultivation details
Management: Managed Multistem Regional Crop Staple Crop: Basic Starch
Plants succeed in moist tropical climates where temperatures never fall below 10°c, the average annual rainfall is 1,500mm or more and the driest month has 25mm or more rain[297 ]. Requires a moist soil and a position in full sun[314 ]. A multi-stemmed tree[297 ].
Carbon Farming
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Management: Managed Multistem
Regularly removing some multiple stems. A non-A non-destructive management systems maintaining the soil organic carbon.
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Regional Crop
These crops have been domesticated and cultivated regionally but have not been adopted elsewhere and are typically not traded globally, Examples in this broad category include perennial cottons and many nuts and staple fruits.
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Staple Crop: Basic Starch
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References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Plant Propagation
Seed - pre-soak 24 hours in warm water and sow in containers. Seed takes several months to germinate[297].
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Kadjatoa, Kajatao, Kinangan, Nanga, Palem sagu hutan borneo, Paluon,
Native Range
TROPICAL ASIA: Indonesia (Kalimantan)
Weed Potential
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Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.
None Known
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status : This taxon has not yet been assessed
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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Author
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Botanical References
Links / References
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A special thanks to Ken Fern for some of the information used on this page.
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