For Regional Identity, Kedoya Trees Planted in Kedoya Utara Urban Village
Reported by Rudi Hermawan | Translated by Maria Inggita
In order to strengthen regional identity, Kebon Jeruk Sub-district plants kedoya or ivory mahogany trees with latin name of Dysoxylum Gaudichaudianum in Kedoya Utara Urban Village. Nowadays, this tree is quite hard to find in Jakarta.
This tree will remind the younger generations about the history of Kedoya
Kebon Jeruk Sub-district Head, Saumun stated, by planting that tree, his side wants young people to know the origin of Kedoya region's name.
"This tree will remind the younger generations about the history of Kedoya," he said, Wednesday (2/5).
Greening Jakarta, Tens Thousands Trees and Million Shrubs PlantedAccording to him, kedoya tree is a large canopy tree with height that could reach 45 meters and diameters up to 80 centimeters. It has small yellowish rounded fruits.
"It is the type of hardwood, thus it requires a quite large area to plant it," he mentioned.
Kedoya Utara Urban Village Head, Tubagus Masarul Iman stated, his side obtained kedoya seeds from civil apparatuses (ASN).
"ASN should play an active role in arranging the environment, such as greening. There are seven kedoya trees planted in this area," he said.
