Dipterocarpus grandiflorus

Close-up of young leafs of Dipterocarpus grandiflorus tree, pinkish in colour and rolled up.

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Flown Kimmerling

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Beautiful! And what a special find, Albert! <3 Posted 6 years ago
1. Albert Kang
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks, Lisa.
  Was taken by surprise when I tried to get the ID as I saw a few of them and thought they were interesting due to its young leafs :D Posted 6 years ago

The Keruing Belimbing

''Dipterocarpus grandiflorus'' is a critically endangered common medium hardwood tree in South-East Asia and India. Its wood is used to produce good quality charcoal, paper pulp, and timber sold under the Keruing designation. Its gum is used locally as a waterproofing varnish. The tree itself is very useful for nitrogen fixing, erosion control, soil improvement, and watershed regulation.

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Similar species: Malvales

Species identified by Albert Kang