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Shorea havilandii

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Shorea havilandii is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. It is named for the English naturalist George Darby Haviland.

Description

A tropical tree in the Dipterocarpaceae family that produces nuts.

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Edible Uses

The nuts are processed for fat.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, Malaysia, SE Asia,

Also Known As

Engkabang pinang

References (1)

  • Coolen, Q. T., 2013, The Illipe nut (Shorea spp.) as additional resource in plantation forestry. Van Hall Larenstein University and Sarawak Forestry.

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