Linau Series
Soil developed on potential acid sulfate marine clay soil; dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2); clay; massive; sticky; shallow (0-50 cm) to sulfidic layer; very poorly drained; occur on flat area; cation exchange capacity 25-30 cmol(+) per kg soil; low base saturation; sulfidic diagnostic horizon.
Occurrence
Common soils occur in West-Coast of Peninsular Malaysia
Soil Classification
FAO Unesco Legend 1974:
Thionic Fluvisols
USDA Soil Taxonomy 1987:
Fine, mixed, Sulfic Endoaquents
Soil Suitability Class
Soil Limitations
Crop Suitability
Suitable for paddy and sago.
