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Trenggulam Live Plants (Protium Javanicum)

400.00
Rs. 400.00
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Plant Type

Protium javanicum is a shrub or tree that can grow up to 25 metres tall. The bole is often short and crooked, it can be up to 115cm in diameter. The branches are armed with spines that can be up to 7cm long.The tree is harvested  for local use as a food, medicine and source of wood. 

Common Name: Tenggulun

Max Height: 25 Mt

Bloom Time/Fruiting: Throughout the year

Maintenance Required: Moderate

Planting and Care: Needs full sun exposure. 

Planting and Care

Needs full sun exposure.

Special Feature

The young leaves and the fruits are edible ,fruits have a sweet sour mixed taste and the old leaves are said to be used in traditional medicine

Uses/Benefits

The wood is hard and does not easily split. It is little used, other than for small tools, because straight boles are rare. The wood is used to make a good quality charcoal.