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Koompassia malaccensis

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Koompassia malaccensis is a tropical rainforest tree species up to 60 m tall in the bean family Fabaceae, subfamily Dialioideae. It is native to Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Borneo and Thailand, found in lowland forests up to altitudes of 800 m. It is among the tallest rainforest trees in the world, with one individual reaching 80.72 m (264.8 ft) in height. It is threatened by habitat loss. A common name for this wood is kempas, it is used as a flooring material, firewood, and charcoal.

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Family
Fabaceae

Ecology

How it lives

Propagated by
Seed
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Name
Koompassia malaccensis
Slug
koompassia-malaccensis
Kingdom
Plantae
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Koompassia
Species
malaccensis
Wikidata QID
Q2063545
Propagule type
seed
Container suitable
No
Indoor suitable
No
OSSI pledged
No
Hazard level
1
Data completeness
43

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