Neobalanocarpus heimii - Chengal

Description and Uses

Neobalanocarpus heimii (Chengal) is a tropical tree from Malaysia & Indonesia . It is mainly grown for its timber crops , which have a long shelf life. The crop is harvested by total removing. It starts flowering after 12 - 15 years. The yield will be {missing data}, but in its top season there will be a yield of {missing data}. Other crop types include; timber, gum resin, . The {missing data} is used as inedible . The {missing data} is used as " {missing data} " with {missing data} ({missing data} - {missing data}) as its significant phytochemical. There is {missing data} extracted by {missing data} from the tree's {missing data} yielding {missing data} - {missing data} oil. The tree's wood is called {missing data} and has a density of 915 - 980 kg/m³. Regarding firewood production the tree's growing speed is slow, it's energetic value is 5200 ckal/kg and the wood's drying speed is {missing data}. After 75 years the tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Neobalanocarpus heimii has a lifespan of 600 years.

Environmental limitations

The tree is 60 meters tall with a crown of 20 meters wide. The tree prefers a planting distance of 900 cm and a row distance of 900 cm. It is slow growing and shade tolerant. Neobalanocarpus heimii has a shallow root-system and it has symbiotic associations with the fungi (ecto-mycorrhiza). It is not able to fix nitrogen with "any bacteria. The name(s) or string of bacteria include(s) "not applicable ". The tree's flower-morphology is bi-sexual and is pollinated by bees. Neobalanocarpus heimii is {missing data} and not allelopathic and has no thorns.

Neobalanocarpus heimii thrives in an altitude of 0 to 1000 meters above sea-level (tropical). The minimum temperature is 12°C; optimally between 24 - 27°C. The optimal rainfall is 4000 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 2000 - 4000mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 4.0 - 6.0 in a soil texture of sand. To salt it is intolerant to wind {missing data} and to fire intolerant.

Pests and Diseases

Neobalanocarpus heimii is susceptible to the following pests: . And it's susceptible to the following diseases: (missing data) , , .

Seed Propagation

Seeds are recalcitrant and can be stored for 1 months. There are approximative 0 seeds/kg. The seeds can be propagated as followed: {missing data}