Shorea crassa
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Summary
Source: WikipediaShorea crassa is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is endemic to Borneo. The species name is derived from Latin (crassus = thick) and refers to thick leaf blade.
Description
A tropical tree in the Dipterocarpaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The nuts are processed for oil.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Malaysia, SE Asia,
References (1)
- Coolen, Q. T., 2013, The Illipe nut (Shorea spp.) as additional resource in plantation forestry. Van Hall Larenstein University and Sarawak Forestry.
