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Myanmar Name – Gyo

Common Name – Ceylon Oak

Botanical Name – Schleichera oleosa (Lours.) Oken

Family Name – Schleichera oleosa (Lours.) Oken

Habitat – Native to Southeast Asia and has a relatively limited distribution range, found in a variety of habitats, including tropical and subtropical regions. It can be found in both dry and moist forests, often near riverbanks or in open woodlands. The tree is adaptable and can thrive in a range of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clayey soils.

Habit – A medium to large-sized deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 20-25 meters. The tree has a spreading canopy and a well-developed root system.

Bark – A medium to large-sized deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 20-25 meters. The tree has a spreading canopy and a well-developed root system.

Leaves – Compound and pinnate, alternately arranged on the branches. Typically consisting 2-4 pairs of leaflets. Each leaflet is lance-shaped with serrated edges, and they are reddish brown color in when young and typically dark green in color in mature.

Inflorescence – Typically a panicle, which is a branched cluster of flowers. These panicles are often quite long and can bear numerous flowers.

Flower – Small and inconspicuous, typically greenish-yellow to yellow in color. The tree is monoecious, meaning it produces both male and female flowers on the same tree.

Fruit– A drupe, which is a fleshy fruit with a hard, woody stone or pit inside. The fruit is approximately 2-3 cm in diameter and is usually oval or round in shape. When ripe, the fruit can turn from green to yellow or brown.

Seed – Single seed or nut, which is hard and woody, surrounded by a layer of flesh.

Flowering and Fruiting Time – Flowering time From January to March and Fruiting time from April to June.

Usage – Schleichera oleosa has to possess antimicrobial, antioxidant, anticancer activity, and can be used for production of biodiesel. The plant contains low tannin levels therefore it can be used as fodder for livestock.