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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.;