Melicope lunu-ankenda
(Rutaceae)
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>Tenggek burong, a shrub that thrives in dense primary forests and open secondary formations, can be found at elevations ranging from sea level to 2,200 metres. This prolific plant bears fruit year-round, serving as a vital food source for a variety of birds and insects. Propagation of the plant is achieved through seeds.</p>