Light red meranti
Shorea macrophylla

Family: Dipterocarpaceae

What it is like

A large tree. It grows 45 m tall. The trunk can be 1.5 m across. It has buttresses up to 2 m tall. The seeds are oval.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows on land that is occasionally flooded. It is also along river banks. It grows from sea level to 600 m above sea level. It suits hardiness zones 10-12.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Borneo, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sarawak, SE Asia

How it is used for food

It is cultivated.

Edible parts

Fruit, nut - oil

How it is grown

It grows quickly.

Its other names

Local names

Engkabang jantong, Engkabang, False Ilipe Nut, Tangkawang

Synonyms

Hopea macrophylla de Vriese;