Intsia — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Intsia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
EdibleMedicinal
Intsia bijuga
Intsia bijuga
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the lowland, wet tropics, where it is found at elevations up to 600 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 22 - 28°c, but can tolerate 12 - 34°c. It is susceptible to frost.
Full cultivation guide →Semi-deciduous TreeView Details
EdibleMedicinal
Intsia palembanica
Intsia palembanica
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
A tree of the moister lowland tropics, it is found most commonly near sea level, though it can succeed at elevations up to 450 metres. It grows best in areas where the minimum temperature does not fall below 17°c and the maximum is no higher than 33°c. It is susceptible to frost.
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