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Cantleya corniculata - (Becc.) R.A.Howard

Common Name Daru
Family Icacinaceae
USDA hardiness 10-12
Known Hazards None known
Habitats A canopy tree in primary forest[ 384 ]. Lowland forest, often under swampy conditions[ 334 ]. Drier parts of primary freshwater swamp forest, or drier hill forest, at elevations up to 300 metres, apparently local and scattered, on marshy or sandy soil[ 451 ].
Range Southeast Asia - Malaysia, Indonesia.
Edibility Rating    (1 of 5)
Other Uses    (4 of 5)
Weed Potential No
Medicinal Rating    (0 of 5)
Care (info)
Tender Moist Soil Wet Soil Full sun
Cantleya corniculata Daru


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Summary

Cantleya corniculata is a tropical tree found in Asia that grows up to 40 m tall and has a high, dense crown and straight bole. The fruit is edible though unattractive and of poor quality. The wood is brownish-yellow in colour and has a strong and aromatic scent. It is very heavy and very durable. Found In: Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia. Other Names: bedaru, samala, bedaru, garu buwaja, tusam


Physical Characteristics

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Cantleya corniculata is an evergreen Tree growing to 30 m (98ft) by 25 m (82ft) at a fast rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very acid soils.
It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.

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Synonyms

Cantleya johorica Ridl. Platea corniculata Becc. Stemonurus corniculatus (Becc.) Ridl. Urandra corni

Plant Habitats

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit
Edible Uses:

Fruit[ 451 ]. Said to be of a rather poor quality[ 451 ].

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Medicinal Uses

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None known

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Other Uses

Furniture  Wood

Other uses rating: High (4/5). The tree produces a highly valued timber that is much sought after and commonly exported[451]. Due to the heavy exploitation of this tree for its timber, it has been classified as 'Vulnerable' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species[338]. The brownish-yellow wood has a strong, aromatic scent. It is close-grained, hard, very heavy, does not split and is very durable in the ground[ 46 , 451 ]. Because of its fragrance, it is sometimes used as a substitute for sandalwood (Santalum spp.)[ 451 ]. It is used for heavy outdoor work, house and ship building, bridges, flag poles etc[ 46 , 451 ]. However, because it is prone to shrink and warp, it is only suitable for furniture or turnery if it has been fully seasoned[ 451 ].

Special Uses

Scented Plants

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Cultivation details

A plant of the moist, lowland tropics.

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Plant Propagation

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Other Names

If available other names are mentioned here

Cantleya corniculata or Daru. Other Names: bedaru, samala, bedaru, garu buwaja, tusam

Native Range

TROPICAL ASIA: Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore

Weed Potential

Right plant wrong place. We are currently updating this section. 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 : Status: Vulnerable A1cd

Related Plants
Latin NameCommon NameHabitHeightHardinessGrowthSoilShadeMoistureEdibleMedicinalOther

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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(Becc.) R.A.Howard

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