Archidendron ellipticum subsp. ellipticum

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Archidendron ellipticum subsp. ellipticum

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Description

Tree to 20 m high, 50 cm in diameter. Leaves: Ovary solitary, puberulous. Seeds 17-21 by 10- 11 mm.

Distribution

Asia-Tropical: Borneo present; Jawa (Jawa present); Malaya (Peninsular Malaysia present); Philippines (Philippines present); Sumatera (Sumatera present), Mindanao present, Nicobar Islands present, Palawan present, Peninsular Thailand present, Tawitawi present
Nicobar Islands, Peninsular Thailand; in Malesia: Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Philippines (Palawan, Tawitawi, Mindanao).

Uses

Roots used as fish poison. Stems used for fencing (Palawan). Pounded leaves with water added and rubbed on the head acts as a lather against lice.