Banuyo - Wallaceodendron celebicum

Description and Uses

Wallaceodendron celebicum (Banuyo) is a tropical tree from Malaysia & Indonesia. It is mainly grown for its timber crops (long shelflife), The crop is harvested by total removing. It starts flowering after 6 - 10 years. The tree`s wood is called Banuyo wood and has a density of 710 - 720 kg/m³. Regarding firewood production the tree`s growing speed is fast, its energetic value is 4500 ckal/kg and the wood`s drying speed is medium; for firewood production it is not ideal. After 22 years the tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Wallaceodendron celebicum has a lifespan of 90 years.

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Environmental limitations

The tree is 28 meters tall. It is fast growing and tolerates not less light than partial shade. Wallaceodendron celebicum has a shallow root-system and forms symbiotic relations (endo-mycorrhiza). It is able to fix nitrogen with - bacteria. The tree`s flower-morphology is hermaphroditic and is pollinated by insects. Wallaceodendron celebicum is evergreen and not allelopathic and has no thorns.

Wallaceodendron celebicum thrives in an altitude of 0 to 850 meters above sea-level (tropical). The minimum temperature is 2°C and optimally between 20 - 28°C. The optimal rainfall is 2250 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 1000 - 2500 mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 5.0 - 7.0 in a soil texture of water. To salt it is tolerant to wind tolerant and to fire intolerant.

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Pests and Diseases

and diseases.

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Seed Propagation

Seeds are orthodox and can be stored for 5 months. Unfortunately propagation instruction is missing.

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