Bhesa paniculata
Details Top
| Internal ID | UUID64400d107d603892991432 |
| Scientific name | Bhesa paniculata |
| Authority | Arn. |
| First published in | Edinburgh New Philos. J. 16: 315 (1834) |
General Uses Top
Suggest a correction!Common products:
The principal commercial products derived from Bhesa paniculata are sawn timber, wood pulp and bark extracts rich in condensed tannins. The wood is marketed as a lightweight structural material, while the bark provides a source of natural tanning agents.
Industrial and craft applications:
Sawn timber is used in furniture making, interior joinery and light‑construction. It can be processed into veneer and used for cabinetry. Wood chips are a raw material for kraft pulp production, delivering a medium‑strength paper suitable for printing. Bark extracts are employed in leather‑tanning as a source of non‑metallic tannins.
Colorants and tanning:
The inner bark of B. paniculata contains high levels of condensed tannins, which impart a brown hue to leather and can serve as a natural dye for protein fibers. The tannin content typically ranges from 12 % to 18 % of dry bark weight, sufficient for commercial tanning without synthetic additives.
Wood and fiber:
Timber density averages 0.55 g cm⁻³ (air‑dry) with a compressive strength of about 45 MPa. The fiber length of the wood is moderate (0.9–1.2 mm) and the cellulose content is approximately 44 % of dry weight, making it suitable for pulp and paper. The species also yields a fine‑grained wood suitable for turnery and small craft items.
Properties relevant to use:
Physical properties—moderate density, low shrinkage and good dimensional stability—make the wood appropriate for interior applications where movement must be minimized. Chemical analyses report lignin at 27 % and extractives at 4–6 % (including tannins), which contribute to durability and colorfastness when used in tanning or as a natural dye. The pulp produced from the wood shows a kappa number of around 18, indicating a manageable lignin content for bleaching.
Sustainability and sourcing:
Bhesa paniculata occurs naturally in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It is harvested from both natural stands and plantations; management guidelines recommend a 30–40‑year rotation to maintain biomass and to avoid over‑exploitation of mature trees. The species is not listed as threatened on global assessments, allowing for continued supply within regulated forestry regimes.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Pyrospermum calophyllum | Miq. | Fl. Ned. Ind., Eerste Bijv. : 402 (1861) |
| Kurrimia paniculata | (Arn.) Wall. ex M.A.Lawson | Fl. Brit. India 1: 622 (1875) |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
|---|---|
| Malay | pokok biku-biku |
| Malay | biku-biku |
Germination/Propagation Top
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Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
Legend for the distribution data:
- Doubtful data
- Extinct
- Introduced
- Native
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Asia-tropical click to expand
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Indian Subcontinent
- India
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Indo-China
- Myanmar
- Thailand
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Malesia
- Borneo
- Malaya
- Philippines
- Sumatera
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Indian Subcontinent
Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0000565066 |
| Tropicos | 100298053 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:159987-1 |
| The Plant List | kew-2675688 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 1079062 |
| NCBI Taxonomy | 324800 |
| IUCN Red List | 33933 |
| IPNI | 159987-1 |
| iNaturalist | 184624 |
| GBIF | 3793929 |
| Freebase | /m/02x8bn3 |
| EOL | 7213871 |
| Wikipedia | Bhesa_paniculata |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
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| Name | PubChem ID | Canonical SMILES | MW | Found in | Proof |
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| > Alkaloids and derivatives / Yohimbine alkaloids | |||||
| 18-Methyl-14-oxo-17-oxa-3,13-diazapentacyclo[11.8.0.02,10.04,9.015,20]henicosa-2(10),4,6,8,15-pentaene-19-carbaldehyde | 75596141 | Click to see | 336.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.42.1596 |
| > Benzenoids / Benzene and substituted derivatives / Benzoic acids and derivatives / Methoxybenzoic acids and derivatives / M-methoxybenzoic acids and derivatives | |||||
| Vanillic Acid | 8468 | Click to see COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C(=O)O)O | 168.15 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(94)00314-J |
| > Lignans, neolignans and related compounds / Furanoid lignans | |||||
| (+-)-Pinoresinol | 234817 | Click to see | 358.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(94)00314-J |
| Pinoresinol | 73399 | Click to see COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C2C3COC(C3CO2)C4=CC(=C(C=C4)O)OC)O | 358.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(94)00314-J |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Fatty Acyls / Lineolic acids and derivatives | |||||
| [(2R)-2,3-dihydroxypropyl] (9E,12E)-octadeca-9,12-dienoate | 40565473 | Click to see CCCCCC=CCC=CCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(CO)O | 354.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(94)00314-J |
| 2,3-Dihydroxypropyl octadeca-9,12-dienoate | 117319 | Click to see | 354.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(94)00314-J |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Terpene glycosides / Triterpene glycosides / Triterpene saponins | |||||
| (1R,2R,4aS,6aR,6aS,6bR,8aR,10S,12aR,14bS)-10-[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-4,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-3-[(2S,3R,4R,5R,6S)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxyoxan-2-yl]oxy-4,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-1-hydroxy-1,2,6a,6b,9,9,12a-heptamethyl-2,3,4,5,6,6a,7,8,8a,10,11,12,13,14b-tetradecahydropicene-4a-carboxylic acid | 11766386 | Click to see CC1CCC2(CCC3(C(=CCC4C3(CCC5C4(CCC(C5(C)C)OC6C(C(C(C(O6)CO)O)O)OC7C(C(C(C(O7)CO)O)O)OC8C(C(C(C(O8)C)O)O)O)C)C)C2C1(C)O)C)C(=O)O | 943.10 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.42.1791 |
| (1S,2R,4aS,6aR,6aR,6bR,8aR,10S,12aR,14bS)-1,2,6b,9,9,12a-hexamethyl-4a-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxycarbonyl-10-[(2R,3R,4R,5R,6S)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxy-2,3,4,5,6,6a,7,8,8a,10,11,12,13,14b-tetradecahydro-1H-picene-6a-carboxylic acid | 10010531 | Click to see CC1CCC2(CCC3(C(=CCC4C3(CCC5C4(CCC(C5(C)C)OC6C(C(C(C(O6)C)O)O)O)C)C)C2C1C)C(=O)O)C(=O)OC7C(C(C(C(O7)CO)O)O)O | 795.00 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.42.1596 |
| (1S,2R,4aS,6aR,6aR,6bR,8aR,10S,12aR,14bS)-10-[(2R,3R,4R,5S,6S)-3,5-dihydroxy-6-methyl-4-[(2S,3R,4S,5R)-3,4,5-trihydroxyoxan-2-yl]oxyoxan-2-yl]oxy-1,2,6b,9,9,12a-hexamethyl-2,3,4,5,6,6a,7,8,8a,10,11,12,13,14b-tetradecahydro-1H-picene-4a,6a-dicarboxylic acid | 10033101 | Click to see | 764.90 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.42.1596 |
| (1S,2R,4aS,6aR,6aR,6bR,8aR,10S,12aR,14bS)-10-[(2R,3R,4R,5S,6S)-3,5-dihydroxy-6-methyl-4-[(2S,3R,4S,5R)-3,4,5-trihydroxyoxan-2-yl]oxyoxan-2-yl]oxy-1,2,6b,9,9,12a-hexamethyl-4a-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxycarbonyl-2,3,4,5,6,6a,7,8,8a,10,11,12,13,14b-tetradecahydro-1H-picene-6a-carboxylic acid | 162902340 | Click to see CC1CCC2(CCC3(C(=CCC4C3(CCC5C4(CCC(C5(C)C)OC6C(C(C(C(O6)C)O)OC7C(C(C(CO7)O)O)O)O)C)C)C2C1C)C(=O)O)C(=O)OC8C(C(C(C(O8)CO)O)O)O | 927.10 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.42.1596 |
| [(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl] (1R,2R,4aS,6aR,6aS,6bR,8aR,10S,12aR,14bS)-10-[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-4,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-3-[(2S,3R,4R,5R,6S)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxyoxan-2-yl]oxy-4,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-1-hydroxy-1,2,6a,6b,9,9,12a-heptamethyl-2,3,4,5,6,6a,7,8,8a,10,11,12,13,14b-tetradecahydropicene-4a-carboxylate | 10057029 | Click to see CC1CCC2(CCC3(C(=CCC4C3(CCC5C4(CCC(C5(C)C)OC6C(C(C(C(O6)CO)O)O)OC7C(C(C(C(O7)CO)O)O)OC8C(C(C(C(O8)C)O)O)O)C)C)C2C1(C)O)C)C(=O)OC9C(C(C(C(O9)CO)O)O)O | 1105.30 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.42.1791 |
| [(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl] (1S,2R,4aS,6aR,6aR,6bR,8aR,10S,12aR,14bS)-10-[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-4,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-3-[(2S,3R,4R,5R,6S)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxyoxan-2-yl]oxy-4,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-6a-formyl-1,2,6b,9,9,12a-hexamethyl-2,3,4,5,6,6a,7,8,8a,10,11,12,13,14b-tetradecahydro-1H-picene-4a-carboxylate | 10351218 | Click to see | 1103.20 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.42.1791 |
| [(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl] (1S,2R,4aS,6aR,6aS,6bR,8aR,10S,12aR,14bS)-10-[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-4,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-3-[(2S,3R,4R,5R,6S)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxyoxan-2-yl]oxy-4,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-1,2,6a,6b,9,9,12a-heptamethyl-2,3,4,5,6,6a,7,8,8a,10,11,12,13,14b-tetradecahydro-1H-picene-4a-carboxylate | 10260599 | Click to see | 1089.30 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.42.1791 |
| [3,4,5-Trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl] 10-[3-[4,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-3-(3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl)oxyoxan-2-yl]oxy-4,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-1-hydroxy-1,2,6a,6b,9,9,12a-heptamethyl-2,3,4,5,6,6a,7,8,8a,10,11,12,13,14b-tetradecahydropicene-4a-carboxylate | 85106379 | Click to see | 1105.30 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.42.1791 |
| [3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl] 10-[3-[4,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-3-(3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl)oxyoxan-2-yl]oxy-4,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-1,2,6a,6b,9,9,12a-heptamethyl-2,3,4,5,6,6a,7,8,8a,10,11,12,13,14b-tetradecahydro-1H-picene-4a-carboxylate | 162972735 | Click to see | 1089.30 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.42.1791 |
| [3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl] 10-[3-[4,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-3-(3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl)oxyoxan-2-yl]oxy-4,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-6a-formyl-1,2,6b,9,9,12a-hexamethyl-2,3,4,5,6,6a,7,8,8a,10,11,12,13,14b-tetradecahydro-1H-picene-4a-carboxylate | 85118754 | Click to see | 1103.20 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.42.1791 |
| 10-[3-[4,5-Dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-3-(3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl)oxyoxan-2-yl]oxy-4,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-1-hydroxy-1,2,6a,6b,9,9,12a-heptamethyl-2,3,4,5,6,6a,7,8,8a,10,11,12,13,14b-tetradecahydropicene-4a-carboxylic acid | 73092824 | Click to see | 943.10 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.42.1791 |
| 10-[3,5-dihydroxy-6-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trihydroxyoxan-2-yl)oxyoxan-2-yl]oxy-1,2,6b,9,9,12a-hexamethyl-2,3,4,5,6,6a,7,8,8a,10,11,12,13,14b-tetradecahydro-1H-picene-4a,6a-dicarboxylic acid | 75110896 | Click to see CC1CCC2(CCC3(C(=CCC4C3(CCC5C4(CCC(C5(C)C)OC6C(C(C(C(O6)C)O)OC7C(C(C(CO7)O)O)O)O)C)C)C2C1C)C(=O)O)C(=O)O | 764.90 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.42.1596 |
| 10-[3,5-dihydroxy-6-methyl-4-(3,4,5-trihydroxyoxan-2-yl)oxyoxan-2-yl]oxy-1,2,6b,9,9,12a-hexamethyl-4a-[3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxycarbonyl-2,3,4,5,6,6a,7,8,8a,10,11,12,13,14b-tetradecahydro-1H-picene-6a-carboxylic acid | 162902339 | Click to see | 927.10 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.42.1596 |
| Quinovic acid 3-O-(6-deoxyglucoside) 28-O-glucosyl ester | 3829741 | Click to see | 795.00 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.42.1596 |
| Quinovin | 11411086 | Click to see | 632.80 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.42.1596 |
| Quivin | 3508071 | Click to see | 632.80 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.42.1596 |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Triterpenoids | |||||
| 1,2,6b,9,9,12a-Hexamethyl-10-oxo-1,2,3,4,5,6,6a,7,8,8a,11,12,13,14b-tetradecahydropicene-4a,6a-dicarboxylic acid | 73821060 | Click to see | 484.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.42.1596 |
| 10-hydroxy-1,2,6b,9,9,12a-hexamethyl-2,3,4,5,6,6a,7,8,8a,10,11,12,13,14b-tetradecahydro-1H-picene-4a,6a-dicarboxylic acid | 12302946 | Click to see | 486.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.42.1596 |
| 3-Oxours-12-ene-27a,28-dioic acid | 21672630 | Click to see | 484.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.42.1596 |
| Quinovic acid | 120678 | Click to see CC1CCC2(CCC3(C(=CCC4C3(CCC5C4(CCC(C5(C)C)O)C)C)C2C1C)C(=O)O)C(=O)O | 486.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.42.1596 |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Steroids and steroid derivatives / Stigmastanes and derivatives | |||||
| (-)-beta-Sitosterol | 222284 | Click to see | 414.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(94)00314-J |
| 17-(5-ethyl-6-methylheptan-2-yl)-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-ol | 86821 | Click to see CCC(CCC(C)C1CCC2C1(CCC3C2CC=C4C3(CCC(C4)O)C)C)C(C)C | 414.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(94)00314-J |
| Stigmast-5-en-3-ol | 22012 | Click to see | 414.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(94)00314-J |
| > Organic acids and derivatives / Carboxylic acids and derivatives / Amino acids, peptides, and analogues / Peptides / Cyclic peptides | |||||
| N(1)Gly-Asn-Trp-His-Gly-Thr-Ala-Pro-Asp(1)-Trp-Phe-Phe-Asn-Tyr-Tyr-D-Trp-OH | 163106562 | Click to see | 2043.20 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.42.1596 |
| > Organic oxygen compounds / Organooxygen compounds / Carbohydrates and carbohydrate conjugates / Glycosyl compounds / O-glycosyl compounds | |||||
| (-)-Sweroside | 161036 | Click to see | 358.34 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.42.1791 |
| (3S,4R,4aS)-4-ethenyl-3-[3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-4,4a,5,6-tetrahydro-3H-pyrano[3,4-c]pyran-8-one | 354447 | Click to see | 358.34 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.42.1791 |
| 5-ethenyl-3-methoxy-6-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-4,4a,5,6-tetrahydro-3H-pyrano[3,4-c]pyran-1-one | 101939796 | Click to see COC1CC2C(C(OC=C2C(=O)O1)OC3C(C(C(C(O3)CO)O)O)O)C=C | 388.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.42.1791 |
| Epivogeloside | 14192590 | Click to see | 388.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.42.1791 |
| > Organoheterocyclic compounds / Benzofurans | |||||
| 2-(1-Methylethenyl)-5-benzofurancarboxylic acid | 14704564 | Click to see | 202.21 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(94)00314-J |
| > Organoheterocyclic compounds / Benzopyrans / 1-benzopyrans / 2,2-dimethyl-1-benzopyrans | |||||
| 2,2-Dimethylchromene-5-carboxylic acid | 101919791 | Click to see | 204.22 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(94)00314-J |
| Anofinic acid | 5319235 | Click to see | 204.22 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(94)00314-J |
| > Organoheterocyclic compounds / Indoles and derivatives / Pyridoindoles / Beta carbolines | |||||
| [(2S,3R,4S,5R,6R)-2-[[(1R,18S,19R,20S)-19-ethenyl-14-oxo-17-oxa-3,13-diazapentacyclo[11.8.0.02,10.04,9.015,20]henicosa-2(10),4,6,8,15-pentaen-18-yl]oxy]-3,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-4-yl] (E)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate | 101316841 | Click to see C=CC1C2CC3C4=C(CCN3C(=O)C2=COC1OC5C(C(C(C(O5)CO)O)OC(=O)C=CC6=CC(=C(C=C6)O)O)O)C7=CC=CC=C7N4 | 660.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.42.1791 |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Cinnamic acids and derivatives / Hydroxycinnamic acids and derivatives / Coumaric acids and derivatives | |||||
| [(3R,4aS,5R,6S)-5-ethenyl-1-oxo-6-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-4,4a,5,6-tetrahydro-3H-pyrano[3,4-c]pyran-3-yl] (E)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate | 10098672 | Click to see | 536.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.42.1791 |
| [(3S,4aS,5R,6S)-5-ethenyl-1-oxo-6-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-4,4a,5,6-tetrahydro-3H-pyrano[3,4-c]pyran-3-yl] (E)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate | 10052892 | Click to see | 536.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.42.1791 |
| [5-ethenyl-1-oxo-6-[3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-4,4a,5,6-tetrahydro-3H-pyrano[3,4-c]pyran-3-yl] 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate | 85104488 | Click to see | 536.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.42.1791 |
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