Laping budak - Claoxylon indicum (Taxonomy, Characteristics, Distribution, Images)

Laping budak

Also known as: Lampin budak

Laping budak is a shrub or small tree with a pyramid-shaped canopy. Within its native range, this tree can be seen along roadsides and railways, but it also occurs in open forests and forest margins. The tree is known to produce suffocating smoke when burned, so it can't be used for firewood.

Scientific classification

Species

Laping budak (Claoxylon indicum)

Nances, spurges, willows and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

2 m to 10 m

Plant Height

3 cm to 15 cm

Flower Size

Yellow, Green

Flower Color

Evergreen

Leaf type

20 - 41 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Images of Laping budak

Distribution of Laping budak

Distribution Map

Laping budak is a plant native to Southeast Asia, exhibiting a range that includes the Indochina and Sundaic regions. Its growth extends throughout tropical areas of Asia, spanning across major parts of the Southeastern continent. There are no noted introductions of laping budak beyond its indigenous range.

Native

Cultivated

Invasive

Introduced

No species reported

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Hemisphere Trend Curve

Northern

Sorthern

Care Guide for Laping budak

Every 2-3 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 41 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Laping budak thrives in environments with intermittent rainfall, showing resilience to varying water availability and moderate humidity. It is drought-tolerant and requires watering once every 2-3 weeks, allowing soil to dry slightly between sessions, adapting efficiently to natural moisture during the growing season.

Fertilize: For laping budak, use high-nitrogen fertilizers for optimal growth. Apply diluted balanced liquid fertilizer bi-monthly in growing season, quarterly in cooler months. Water laping budak before fertilizing to enhance nutrient absorption and reduce stress. Adjust fertilizer based on seasonal light and temperature variations to prevent root burn.

Pruning: Laping budak is recognized for its lush foliage and fast growth. Pruning is best done from early to late winter, focusing on thinning crowded branches and removing dead wood. This process promotes healthy growth and enhances flowering, ensuring laping budak's vitality and aesthetic appeal.

Propagation: Laping budak, native to Asia, is a resilient species propagated through cuttings for desired traits. Use a healthy, non-flowering stem, cut at a 45-degree angle, and apply rooting hormone. Place in a sterile, well-draining medium, keeping it moist until roots establish for robust growth.

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