Xylocarpus granatum Koen., Naturf. 20 (1784)
Latin for 'grained, or with stones', referring to the seeds in the fruit.Synonyms
Amoora solomoniensis C.DC.
Carapa carnulosa (Zoll. & Mor.) Kurz
Carapa granatum (Koen.) Alston
Carapa indica A.Juss.
Carapa obovata Blume
Granatum litoreum parvifolium Rumph.
Granatum obovatum (Blume) Kuntze
Guarea oblongifolia Griff.
Monosoma littorata Griff.
Xylocarpus benadirensis Mattei
Xylocarpus carnulosus Zoll. & Mor.
Xylocarpus minor Ridl.
Xylocarpus obovatus (Blume) A.Juss.
Xylocarpus obovatus var. macrophyllus Pierre
Description
Understorey tree up to 14 m tall and 42 cm dbh. Stipules absent. Leaves
alternate, compound, leaflets few, penni-veined, tertiary venation strongly
reticulate, glabrous. Flowers ca. 8 mm diameter, white-yellow, placed in small
panicles. Fruits ca. 167 mm diameter, yellow-brown, berries?
Ecology
In mangrove forests or along tidal rivers up to 10 m altitude. Also on sandy
beaches.
Uses
The wood is used for boat building and furniture. The bark is used in
tanning and preserving fishing nets. The fruit is used medicinal against
diarrhea.
Distribution
Tropical East Africa, Asia, West Pacific. In Borneo found along the coasts
of the whole island.
Local names
Borneo: Bei, Mirih, Nyireh bunga, Riri, Tambu tambu, Tenggili.
