Shorea gysbertsiana
Burck
Dipterocarpaceae Edible: Nut - oil
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Description
Shorea gysbertsiana is a large tropical tree in the Dipterocarpaceae family, native to Southeast Asia where it is one of approximately 200 Shorea species.
Edible Uses
The nuts are processed for oil extraction.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, SE Asia,
Notes
There are about 200 Shorea species. They grow in SE Asia.
Synonyms
See Hopea
References (1)
- Menninger, E.A., 1977, Edible Nuts of the World. Horticultural Books. Florida p 30
