Pterocymbium tinctorium Merr., Publ. Bur. Sci. Gov. Lab. 27: 24 (1905).
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| Pterocymbium tinctorium Merr., Photo by Truc Nguyen |
The native range of this species is Assam to Malesia. It is a tree and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome.
Distribution:
This species is distributed in Dong Nai (Chua Chan Mountain, Cat Tien National Park), Tay Ninh (Ba Den Mountain), Dinh Mountain in Ba Ria - Vung Tau at an altitude of 200 - 400m.
Uses:
Light, white, not durable wood used to make paper and household utensils. The bark of the tree is very tough and can be plaited and braided into very sturdy ropes.
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