Shorea aptera
Burck
Dipterocarpaceae Edible: Nut - oil
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Description
A tropical tree in the Dipterocarpaceae family that produces nuts.
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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.
