Stinkwood or stinking wood
Celtis timorensis
The story
In Thai folklore, the tree known as stinkwood has a humorous origin story. Legend has it that a figure named Phra Ruang used the tree's wood to wipe himself, which is why it carries such a peculiar name. This tale adds a layer of cultural significance to the tree, linking it to both humor and the practical aspects of life in ancient times.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
- Family
- Cannabaceae
How to use it
The heartwood of stinkwood is traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat various ailments, including syphilis, chickenpox, and measles. Its unique properties make it a valuable resource in traditional healing practices.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
About
Celtis timorensis, commonly known as stinkwood or stinking wood, is a species of flowering plant in the family Cannabaceae that grows in tropical Asia. The specific epithet comes from the name of the island of Timor, the locality of the type collection. The most notable characteristic of the tree is the strong excrement odour that it emits from the bark and sap, which pervades the surrounding forest. This is due to the presence of the malodorous organic compound skatole. In Thailand, it therefore known as kæ̂ng k̄hī̂ phrar̀wng or mị̂ chĕd tūd phrar̀wng which means 'wipe the bottom timber'. Thai legend has it that Phra Ruang wiped his buttocks with it. In Sri Lanka the heartwood of the tree is used as a traditional ayurvedic medicine against syphilis, chickenpox, and measles.
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Celtis timorensis
- Slug
- celtis-timorensis
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Cannabaceae
- Genus
- Celtis
- Species
- timorensis
- Wikidata QID
- Q3929720
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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