Dark red meranti
Shorea singkawang
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
What it is like
A large tree.
It is an at risk species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in lowland dipterocarp forests. It is usually in damp soils near streams. It can grow up to 400 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indochina, Malaysia, SE Asia, Thailand
How it is used for food
The fruit yield an edible fat like cocoa butter.
Edible parts
Fruit for starch, nuts
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Meranti sengkawang merah
Synonyms
Hopea singkawang Miq.;