Shorea obtusa
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 15-30 m tall. The leaves have a few hairs. The flowers are yellow. They have 3 long and 2 small lobes.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Cambodia, Indochina, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Flowers
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ca-chac, Ca-chi, Mai-hok-hpi, Mai-ngye, Mai-nye, Masa, Phchoek, Thit-ya
Synonyms
Vatica obtusa Steud.;