台灣樹蘭/Aglaia elaeagnoidea (A.Juss.) Benth.
Order: Sapindales
Family: Meliaceae
Common name: Droopy leaf, priyangu, coastal boodyarra, 台灣樹蘭, 紅柴, 台灣米仔蘭, 山欏Description
Aglaia elaeagnoidea is a species of plantin the family Meliaceae. It is a 10m tall tree. Timber is bright red color is a
hard wood. Bark is greyish brown in color. White latex can be exudate. Leaves
are compound, imparipinnate, alternate; lamina narrow-elliptic to oblanceolate;
apex bluntly acute to subacuminate; base acute to cuneate. Flowers show
axillary panicles inflorescence. Fruit is a brown or red, indehiscent globose
berry.Garden Landscape and Street Trees
Aglaia elaeagnoidea, a native coastal tree species, is highly salt-tolerant and drought-resistant, making it an excellent choice for coastal windbreaks. It remains evergreen throughout the year and produces attractive red fruits when in season, making it a popular choice for garden landscapes and street trees.
Timber uses
The wood of Aglaia elaeagnoidea is reddish-brown and dense, making it suitable for construction, furniture, and firewood. It is a high-quality building material and was commonly used by indigenous people for early house construction. It is also suitable for making various utensils.
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