Aquilaria malaccensis
(Thymeleaceae)
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>Aquilaria malaccensis</i> is commonly found scattered in dense primary forests and more open secondary formations, primarily on plains but also on hillsides and ridges up to 750 meters. It is often found near rivers, streams, and on ridges with sandy soils. However, over-harvesting and habitat loss have posed significant threats to the populations of gaharu in the wild. In response to concerns about the global demand for gaharu, it has been listed as a main taxa in CITES Appendix II. This designation means that international trade of gaharu must be monitored and regulated by TRAFFIC, a joint initiative between WWF and IUCN based in Cambridge. CITES has emphasized the need to control international trade of gaharu to ensure that harvesting and exports do not harm the survival of the species in its natural habitat.</p>
Aquilaria malaccensis (Thymeleaceae) Aquilaria malaccensis (Thymeleaceae)