Saraca thaipingensis
(Fabaceae)
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>It thrives in forested areas, typically along streams or rivers, and occasionally in limestone forests, reaching altitudes of up to 1,100 meters. Gapis is primarily pollinated by insects. In Peninsular Malaysia, the hollow internodes serve as habitats for ants, specifically Cladomyrma and Crematogaster species. Additionally, it is recognized as a host plant for various butterflies, including Hypolycaena erylus teatus (Common Tit), Jamides caeruleus caeruleus (Sky Blue), Jamides alecto ageladas (Metallic Caerulean), Jamides elpis pseudelpis (Glistening Caerulean), Semanga superba deliciosa, Drupadia ravindra moorei (Common Posy), Rapala pheretima sequeira (Copper Flash), and Anthene emolus goberus (Ciliate Blue).</p>
Saraca thaipingensis (Fabaceae) Saraca thaipingensis (Fabaceae)