Native Plants
Donax canniformis
Bemban
NE
Not Evaluated
Malaysia Plant Red List
2010
Taxonomy
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Genus
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Specific Epithetcanniformis (G.Forst.) K.Schum.
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Synonym
- Actoplanes canniformis (G. Forst.) K. Schum.
- Actoplanes grandis (Miq.) K. Schum.
- Actoplanes ridleyi K. Schum.
- Arundastrum benthamianum Kuntze
- Arundastrum canniforme (G. Forst.) Kuntze
- Arundastrum grande (Miq.) Kuntze
- Clinogyne canniformis (G.Forst.) K.Schum.
- Clinogyne grandis (Miq.) Benth. ex Baker
- Donax arundastrum Lour.
- Donax grandis (Miq.) Ridl.
- Donax parviflora Ridl.
- Ilythuria canniformis (G. Forst.) Raf.
- Maranta grandis Miq.
- Maranta tonchat Blume
- Phrynium canniforme (G. Forst.) Körn.
- Thalia canniformis G. Forst.
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Vernacular Name
- Bemban (Malay)
- Bemban Gajah (Malay)
- Bemban Raya (Malay)
- Bemban Ular Bukit (Malay)
- Donax (English)
- Lias (Dusun)
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ResidentialNative
The taxonomic status is pending for approval
Description
Donax canniformis, locally known as ‘bemban’ (Ridley & Curtis, 1902) is a shrub of about 1.5– 2.5 m, sometimes up to 4 m tall, with hard and upright woody, hollow stems that resemble smooth bamboo stems. The segmented stems grow to about 1 to 2 m tall before branching and producing leaves at each segment (Daud et al., 2011). The leaves of this species are big and broad, 15 to 38 cm by 8 to 21 cm, varying in shape from ovate to elliptic (Niissalo et al., 2016). The flower is white to yellowish white with a very light scent of jasmine and is about 1.7 to 1.9 cm long (Ardiyani et al., 2010; Niissalo et al., 2016). The fruits are round and smooth, and the colour changes from green to yellow when mature.
This species is common and widely distributed in Peninsular Malaysia. Often, it is found growing in damp, wet areas in secondary forests and bamboo thickets, as well as on the forest floors along rivers (Ibrahim & Amalina, 2017).
Assessment
| Year Published | Assessment | Red List Category | Version |
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| 2010 | Malaysia Plant Red List |
Not Evaluated (NE)
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N/A |
Structure
Fruits
3D Shape
Globose
Leaf
2D Shape
Ovate
Leaf Apex
2D Shape
Gradually tapering to a point
Acuminate
Having a short sharp apex
Acute
Leaf Base
2D Shape
Heart-shaped with a basal notch
Cordate
Leaf Margin
2D Shape
Smooth margin, without teeth or lobes
Entire
Seeds
Quantity
One
Relationship
Location
by State Location
- Johore 2
- Kelantan 1
- Pahang 1
- Sabah 1
- Selangor 1
- Terengganu 1
- Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur 2
by Protected Areas Location
- Wildlife Sanctuary/Reserve 1
- National/State Park 1
Based on publications, specimens, and images
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Vascular,
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Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)
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Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
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Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
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Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Vascular (Taxonomy),
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Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
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Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)
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Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK)
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Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Vascular (Taxonomy),
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Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
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Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Taylor's University
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Acknowledgements :- Mr. Ahmad Amir Firdaus Bin Mad Apandi, Ms. Aida Salihah Binti Abu Bakar, Mrs. Aziemah Binti Kinan, Mr. Badrul Amin Bin Jaffar, Ms. Heng Pooi San, Ms. Mira Farzana Binti Mohamad Mokhtar, Ms. Noorkhalilie Binti Che Abd Aziz, Ms. Nur Asikin Binti Maskuri, Ms. Nurfadzilah Bt Azmi, Ms. Nurfarhana Hizan Binti Hijas, Ms. Nurul Aimi Amirah Binti Mohd Zaki, Mr. Tan Kok Kiat & Mr. Yasser Mohamed Arifin
Photo credit :- Avelinah Julius
Species Citation :- Donax canniformis. Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS). Accessed via https://www.mybis.gov.my/sp/3626. [Retrieved 01 December 2023].
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