Shorea falciferoides

Family: Dipterocarpaceae

What it is like

A large tree. It can grow 60 m tall. The trunk can be 180 cm across. It has buttresses 3 m tall. The leaves are broadly oval and 10-18 cm long by 4.5-8 cm wide. The fruit has unequal lobes up to 9.5 cm long by 2.2 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

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How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Pamayauasan, Selangan batu daun nipis, Selangan batu laut, Yakal gisok, Yakal yamban

Synonyms

Shorea gisok Foxw.; Shorea glaucescens Meijer;