Mingjian Bischofia javanica

The Bischofia javanica stands 40 meters tall with gray-brown bark, featuring palmately arranged leaves and producing globose fruits measuring up to 13 millimeters.

The tree holds a central position in Mingjian Township's agricultural development, where farmers utilized its broad canopy for crop protection throughout generations.

Residents and visitors attach ribbons and written notes to the branches of this tree, expressing their desires and aspirations according to local traditions.

The tree produces seeds containing up to 54 percent oil content, which local communities extract and process for use as natural lubricants.

Tigers in specific regions mark their territory by scratching the bark of Bischofia javanica trees, establishing natural boundaries in their habitat.

Location: Mingjian

GPS coordinates: 23.83150,120.71235

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:25