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Native: australia, papua new guinea, indonesia
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product:
- root: can be used for soil stabilization and to support the tree’s stability
- stem: primarily used as timber for construction and other purposes
- fruit: seeds can be used for planting new plants or for oil production
- leaf: can be used as animal fodder or in gardening as organic fertilizer
- bark: can be used for tannin production or as a material for making baskets and other crafts
- flower: serve to attract bees and other pollinators, aiding in the pollination of other plants
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uses:
- plants/fruits: seeds for planting new trees or for oil production
- plants/leaves: as animal fodder or in urban gardening as organic fertilizer
- plants/flowers: flowers attract bees and other pollinators to facilitate the pollination of other plants
- plants/resin: the bark of this plant can be used for resin production
- plants/timber: the stem is primarily used as timber for construction and other purposes
- plants/medicine: some parts of the plant can be used for medicinal purposes in traditional medicine
- plants/fuel: dry branches and parts of the tree can be used as fuel
- plants/fertilizer: the leaves of this plant can be used as fertilizer due to their nutrient content
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data:
- sun requirements: full sun to partial shade
- water requirements: moderate, can tolerate drought once established
- soil ph: prefers slightly acidic to neutral soil
- plant/roles in permaculture guilds: nitrogen fixer, windbreak, erosion control
- spacing in meter: 4-6 meters apart
- germination days: 10-21 days
- strata: canopy tree
- days to maturity: 3-4 years
- plant, harvest, pruning calendar in months: plant in early spring, harvest in autumn
- good neighbors: legumes, citrus trees
- bad neighbors: plants sensitive to shade
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medicinal purposes:
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purpose part of the plant description treating skin conditions bark and leaves used topically to treat skin irritations, wounds, and infections respiratory ailments leaves have respiratory benefits and may alleviate symptoms of coughs, colds, and asthma digestive issues various parts used to aid in digestion and ease stomach discomfort anti-inflammatory properties various parts anti-inflammatory properties to reduce inflammation and [[analgesic effects wound healing bark and leaves used topically to promote wound healing and prevent infections antioxidant properties various parts antioxidant properties to protect cells from free radical damage anti-microbial effects various parts some components may have antimicrobial properties to combat infections -
chemical compound
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chemical compound plant part amount description tannins bark and leaves various astringent properties and may have antioxidant and antimicrobial effects flavonoids leaves moderate have antioxidant properties and may help in reducing inflammation and promoting overall health saponins roots, leaves, seeds varying may have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects and can contribute to overall health benefits phenolic compounds bark and leaves various antioxidant properties and may help in protecting cells from damage alkaloids roots, leaves, stems, flowers may have diverse pharmacological effects and potential health benefits