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Intsia bijuga
- Native to:
- Andaman Is., Australia, Bangladesh, Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Cambodia, Caroline Is., Chagos Archipelago, Fiji, Guam, India, Jawa, Madagascar, Malaya, Maluku, Marianas, Marshall Is., Mauritius, Myanmar, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Palau, Philippines, Samoa, Santa Cruz Is., Seychelles, Solomon Is., Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tonga, Vanuatu, Vietnam
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Intsia
- Species:
- Intsia bijuga
- USDA Symbol:
- INBI
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 5000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers coastal and riverine environments
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds have a hard seed coat requiring scarification. Fresh seeds germinate best; soaking in water or mechanical scarification improves germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
Pre-treatment: Seeds are scarified by hand filing or using a small clippers to break the hard seed coat. They are then soaked overnight to allow full imbibition.
Establishment: Seeds are hand collected when pods have matured and begin to split open. The fruits are woody legumes containing several large brown seeds. Initial growth is very fast. The plant is native to Southeast Asia and some islands of the Pacific, and is an important timber species in these regions.
Source: npn.rngr.net