Shorea hemsleyana
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
What it is like
A tall tree. It can be 30 m high. It can be 23 m to the first branch. The trunk can be 2-3 m around.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in low lying and often swampy land.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Malaysia, SE Asia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit, nuts - oil
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Chengal pasir, Engkabang gading, Sama rupa chengal, Kepong, Kepong hatu
Synonyms
Pachychlamys hemsleyanus Ridl.;