An introduction to tongkat ali (eurycoma longifolia) and early observation in field planting at FASSB


Citation

Then K. H, . and Zainal Taib, . and S. Palaniappan, . An introduction to tongkat ali (eurycoma longifolia) and early observation in field planting at FASSB. pp. 29-38. ISSN 0127-9564

Abstract

Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia) is well-known local herb used as traditional medicine. Commercial planting of Eurycoma longifolia was given attention in Malaysia due to the high demand of this medicinal herb for both domestic and export market. Using the true-to-type species of Eurycoma longifolia through understanding the plant morphology is important to ensure only the right type is planted in the field. Experience from field planting showed that the plant growth is not uniform due to seeds collected from wild Tongkat Ali. The vigorous plant reached 287 cm in height with 3.7 cm of stem diameter after 17 months of field planting. Flowering was also observed as early as 13-15 months after field planting. The Tiger worm was the major pest found attacking the new shoot but could be easily controlled by selective spraying with synthethic pyretroid. Stem collar disease was detected recently with sudden die-off of infected plants in ashort time without any early symptom.


Download File

Full text available from:

Abstract

Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia) is well-known local herb used as traditional medicine. Commercial planting of Eurycoma longifolia was given attention in Malaysia due to the high demand of this medicinal herb for both domestic and export market. Using the true-to-type species of Eurycoma longifolia through understanding the plant morphology is important to ensure only the right type is planted in the field. Experience from field planting showed that the plant growth is not uniform due to seeds collected from wild Tongkat Ali. The vigorous plant reached 287 cm in height with 3.7 cm of stem diameter after 17 months of field planting. Flowering was also observed as early as 13-15 months after field planting. The Tiger worm was the major pest found attacking the new shoot but could be easily controlled by selective spraying with synthethic pyretroid. Stem collar disease was detected recently with sudden die-off of infected plants in ashort time without any early symptom.

Additional Metadata

[error in script]
Item Type: Article
Additional Information: Summary (En)
AGROVOC Term: PLANTING
AGROVOC Term: TRADITIONAL MEDICINES
AGROVOC Term: HERBACEOUS PLANTS
AGROVOC Term: DRUG PLANTS
AGROVOC Term: PLANT ANATOMY
AGROVOC Term: PLANT DISEASES
AGROVOC Term: PLANTS
AGROVOC Term: DISEASE CONTROL
AGROVOC Term: SPRAYING
AGROVOC Term: DOMESTICATION
Depositing User: Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2025 06:26
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/21173

Actions (login required)

View Item View Item