Chempaka Series
Soil developed on recent alluvial soil; brownish yellow (10YR 6/6,6/8); common yellowish red (5YR 4/6,5/6,5/8) to red (2.5YR 4/8) mottles within 75 cm; clay; moderate, medium subangular blocky; friable to slightly firm; deep; moderately well drained; occurs on flat to undulating terrain; cation exchange capacity < 5 cmol(+) per kg soil; low base saturation; argillic diagnostic horizon.
Occurrence
Common soils occur in Peninsular Malaysia.
Soil Classification
FAO Unesco Legend 1990:
Gleyic Acrisol
USDA Soil Taxonomy 1987:
Fine, kaolinitic, Typic Paleudults
Soil Suitability Class
| Flat terrain 0 - 2 degree (0 - 4%) | : | 2n |
| Undulating terrain >2 - 6 degree (>4 - 12%) | : | 2n |
Soil Limitations
Crop Suitability
Suitable for most perennial crops; short-term crops are suitable on flat and undulating terrain.
