Sindora galedupa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prain
Source:
ildis
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist.66: 483 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000206242
Common Names
- Sindora galedupa
- Galedupa Sindora
- Galedupa Bean Tree
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- Caju galedupa Rumph. [unknown]
- Galedupa ceramensis Rumph. [unknown]
- Pahudia galedupa (Prain) Backer ex K.Heyne [valid]
- Copaifera galedupa (Prain) Oken [valid]
Description
Sindora galedupa (also called 'Galedupa Sindora', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, from Thailand to Indonesia. It is found in lowland and montane forests, up to an altitude of 1,500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Sindora galedupa is used as a source of timber and firewood, and its bark is used for tanning leather. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sindora galedupa are white with a yellow center, and are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and slender with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sindora galedupa is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach a height of up to 30 m. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, it prefers full sun and well-drained soils.
Where to Find Sindora galedupa
Sindora galedupa is native to Indonesia and can be found in the provinces of Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra.
Sindora galedupa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sindora galedupa?
Sindora galedupa
What is the common name of Sindora galedupa?
Galedupa sindora
Where is Sindora galedupa native to?
Southeast Asia
Species in the Sindora genus
Sindora klaineana, Sindora wallichii, Sindora glabra, Sindora supa, Sindora tonkinensis, Sindora coriacea, Sindora echinocalyx, Sindora laotica, Sindora siamensis, Sindora affinis, Sindora beccariana, Sindora bruggemanii, Sindora galedupa, Sindora inermis, Sindora irpicina, Sindora javanica, Sindora leiocarpa, Sindora sumatrana, Sindora wallichii, Sindora velutina, Sindora stipitata, Sindora javanica, Sindora leiocarpa,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Sindora galedupa Prain: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.