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| Dryobalanops aromatica |
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Dryobalanops aromatica
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- Dipterocarpus dryobalanops Steud.,
- Dipterocarpus teres Steud.,
- Dryobalanops camphora Colebr.,
- Dryobalanops junghuhnii Becc.,
- Dryobalanops sumatrensis (J.F.Gmel.) Kosterm.,
- Dryobalanops vriesii Becc,
- Pterigium teres Corrêa,
- Shorea camphorifera Roxb..
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Dryobalanops aromatica is a species of plant in the Dipterocarpaceae family. The species name aromatica is derived from Latin (aromaticus = spice-like) and refers to the smell of the dammar (resin). This species was one of the main sources of camphor and attracted early Arab traders to Borneo, at that time being worth more than gold, and used for incense and perfumes [1]. It is found in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. It is a large emergent tree, up to 65 m tall, found in mixed dipterocarp forests on deep humic yellow sandy soils. It is a heavy hardwood sold under the trade names of Kapur. It is recorded from at least two protected areas (Lambir and Gunung Mulu National Parks).
[edit] References
- ^ Ashton, P.S. Dipterocarpaceae. In Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak, Volume 5, 2004. Soepadmo, E., Saw, L.G. and Chung, R.C.K. eds. Government of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. ISBN 983-2181-59-3
