Jempol Series
Soil developed on tuffaceous materials; yellowish red (5YR 5/6, 5/8) to reddish yellow (5YR 6/6, 6/8, 7/6, 7/8); clay; moderate, fine to medium subangular blocky; friable to slightlu firm; deep; well drained; occurs on undulating to steep terrain; cation exchange capacity 5-10 cmol(+) per kg soil; low base saturation; argillic diagnostic horizon.
Occurrence
Soil occurs commonly in Maran and Jerantut District, Pahang
Soil Classification
FAO Unesco Legend 1990:
Haplic Acrisol
USDA Soil Taxonomy 1975:
Fine, kaolinitic, Typic Paleudults
Soil Suitability Class
Soil Limitations
Crop Suitability
Suitable for most perennial crops; short-term crops are suitable on undulating terrain but marginally suitable on rolling terrain.
