| Common Name(s) |
Na/ Iron wood |
| Botanical Name |
Mesua ferrea |
| Origin of species |
Native |
| Family |
Clusiaceae |
| AF notation / physiognomy |
V9 |
| Plant reference # on ER Plant DATABASE : 65 |
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| Photosynthetic Biomass |
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| -Weight per leaf |
-2.4g |
| -Leaf cycle |
-Annual |
| -Length |
-7-15cm |
| -Width |
-1.5 – 3.5 cm |
| -Texture |
– |
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| Conservation Status |
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| Growth Rate |
Slow |
| Crown type |
Conical |
| Propagation method |
Seed |
| Root type |
Tap deep root |
| Preferred Soils |
Wide range of soils |
| Impact on Soil |
Enhance soil structure |
| Salinity tolerance |
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| Human uses |
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| Economic Importance |
Timber, medicine, seed oil, cosmetic |
| Distribution |
Wet, intermediate and dry zone |
| Light preferences |
Full sun |
| Flowering time |
March -April |
| Flower Color |
White |
| Fruit type |
Dehiscent dry fruit |
