Agarwood - Aquilaria crassna

Description and Uses

Aquilaria crassna (Agarwood) is a tropical tree from Malaysia & Indonesia. It is mainly grown for its oil crops (very long shelflife), but also

can be produced. The crop is harvested by ground gathering. It starts flowering after 7 - 9 years.

. Medical uses include;

The contains ( - ). After 40 years the tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Aquilaria crassna has a lifespan of 120 years.

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Environmental limitations

The tree is 28 meters tall.

Aquilaria crassna thrives in an altitude of 200 to 900 meters above sea-level (tropical). The minimum temperature is 7°C and optimally between 22 - 29°C. The optimal rainfall is 4300 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 1300 - 6000 mm (L/m²).

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Pests and Diseases

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diseases.

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Seed Propagation

Unfortunately propagation instruction is missing.

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