Myrtaceae FAMILY
Arillastrum gummiferum
Arillastrum gummiferum
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Arillastrum gummiferum is a large, evergreen tree with a spreading crown; it can grow up to 35 metres tall. The bole can be up to 1.8 metres in diameter[ 538 Title Endemia.nc Publication Author Website http://www.endemia.nc/flore/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A web site focussing on the endemic flora and fauna of New Caledonia. ]. The tree yields a valuable timber that is often utilised in New Caledonia. The tree is also the source of tannins and a gum.
Habitat & Origin
Origintropical
Native RangeWestern Pacific - New Caledonia.
HabitatDense wet forests[ 538 Title Endemia.nc Publication Author Website http://www.endemia.nc/flore/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A web site focussing on the endemic flora and fauna of New Caledonia. ].