Cynometra malaccensis
(Fabaceae)
Names and origins
Characters
Ecology
Uses
Conservation
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Forest type (costal, hill, lowland, peatswamp, mountains, kerangas...)
Forest Layer (emergent, canopy, understory, forest floor, liana...)
Pioneer tree, late sucessional tree
Symbiotic microorganisms (Nitrogen-fixing bacteria, ectomycorrhiza)
Seed dispersal by animals
Pollination by birds, bats, bees, beetles
Symbiosis with animals, ants
Flowering habits and frequency
Seed germination conditions and time
<p><i>Cyanometra browneoides</i> provides food for various wildlife species: The tree provides shelter, nesting sites, and food sources for a variety of animals, including birds, insects, and small mammals. As member of Fabaceae family which associated with brady rhizobium, the plant can also be used for reforestation and soil conservation due to its ability to improve soil fertility and prevent erosion.</p>