Mimusops elengi
(Sapotaceae)
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>Tanjung is a tropical plant typically found in hot lowland areas near the sea, but can also be found in rocky terrain and inland forests at elevations up to 600 meters. It thrives in regions with per-humid or slightly seasonal rainfall, but is most commonly found in seasonally dry habitats. The tree prefers deep, nutrient-rich loamy soil and can adapt to various soil types, including those prone to flooding for up to two months. It thrives in sunny locations but can also grow well in shaded areas, producing flowers and fruits year-round. Pollination is likely wind-driven, with occasional visits from insects and bats. The tree's sweet fruit flesh is attractive to animals for dispersal. Tanjung is known for its slow growth, both as a seedling and tree, and its dense foliage makes it wind-tolerant. Its resilience was evidenced during the 2009 Cyclone Aila in Calcutta, where Tanjung trees remained undisturbed, suggesting potential for planting in disaster-prone areas.</p>
Mimusops elengi (Sapotaceae) Mimusops elengi (Sapotaceae)