Tembusu
| Tembusu | |
|---|---|
 |
|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Gentianaceae |
| Genus: | Fagraea |
| Species: | F. fragrans |
| Binomial name | |
| Fagraea fragrans |
|
| Synonyms | |
|
Fagraea cochinchinensis |
|
The Tembusu (Fagraea fragrans) is a large evergreen tree in the family Gentianaceae. It is native to South-east Asia. Its trunk is dark brown, with deeply fissured bark, looking somewhat like a bittergourd. It grows in an irregular shape from 10 to 25m high [1]. Its leaves are light green and oval in shape. Its yellowish flowers have a distinct fragrance and the fruits of the tree are bitter tasting red berries, which are eaten by birds and fruit bats.
Contents |
[edit] Common names
Buabua (Fiji Islands), Urung (Philippines), Temasuk (Sabah), Tatrao, Trai (Cambodia), Tam Sao (Thailand), Tembesu (Indonesia), Anan, Ananma (Burma).
[edit] Uses
The trunk of this tree can produce very hard wood that can be used to make chopping boards.
[edit] Symbolism
- It is the provincial tree of Surin Province, Thailand.
- It is pictured on the Singaporean five-dollar bill.
[edit] References
[edit] External links
 |
Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Fagraea fragrans |
 |
This tree-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
