Pittosporum resiniferum - Petroleum nut tree

Description and Uses

Pittosporum resiniferum (Petroleum nut tree) is a tropical tree from Malaysia & Indonesia . It is mainly grown for its fuel crops , which have a long shelf life. The crop is harvested by ground gathering. It starts flowering after 0 - 0 years. The yield will be {missing data}, but in its top season there will be a yield of {missing data}. Other crop types include; fuel, ornamental, . The {missing data} is used as {missing data} . 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 590 - 610 kg/m³. Regarding firewood production the tree's growing speed is fast, it's energetic value is 4700 ckal/kg and the wood's drying speed is {missing data}. After 35 years the tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Pittosporum resiniferum has a lifespan of 60 years.

Environmental limitations

The tree is 30 meters tall with a crown of 16 meters wide. The tree prefers a planting distance of 200 cm and a row distance of 200 cm. It is very fast growing and intolerant to shade. Pittosporum resiniferum has a shallow root-system and it has symbiotic associations with the fungi (endo-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 uni-sexual and is pollinated by insects. Pittosporum resiniferum is {missing data} and not allelopathic and has no thorns.

Pittosporum resiniferum thrives in an altitude of 600 to 2400 meters above sea-level (tropical). The minimum temperature is 3°C; optimally between 18 - 28°C. The optimal rainfall is 4000 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 1500 - 5000mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 5.0 - 7.0 in a soil texture of loam. To salt it is intolerant to wind {missing data} and to fire intolerant.

Pests and Diseases

Pittosporum resiniferum 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 6580 seeds/kg. The seeds can be propagated as followed: {missing data}