Latin name
Anthocephalus cadamba
Origin
Australia, China and South East Asia
Ecology
Grows on damp soil, often in secondary forests along river courses and on the edges of wetlands. Susceptible to weeds, frost, drought and soil wetness.
Maximum height
45 m
Maximum diameter
160 cm
Density
425 kg/m3
Wood characteristics
White with a slight yellowish tinge. Easy to apply. Not very durable without correct treatment.
Use
Shady trees for catch crops. Wood for furniture and construction. Bark as antipyretic medicine.
Miscellaneous
In India, Java and Malaysia religiously and culturally highly esteemed. In Hinduism often mentioned in connection with Krishna. The fresh leaves are sometimes used as napkins or plates.