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Species name: Neolamarckia macrophylla (Roxb.) Bosser
International name: Karumama
Family: Rubiaceae
IDN: Jabon Merah
Minahasa: Karumama
Synonyms
Anthocephalus macrophyllus Havil.
Nauclea macrophylla Roxb.
Description
Karumama is a fast growing species and may reach 40 m tall with 150 cm diameter in 7 years. They are natives to the Wallacea Region. The timber is used for pulp and veneer.
It is ideal for land rehabilitation programs as it may quickly accumulate biomass and cover the land.
Taxonomic Sources
International Plant Name Index IPNI
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