Dipterocarpus crinitus
About
Dipterocarpus crinitus is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The species name is derived from Latin and refers to golden-brown bristle-like hairs that cover the plant parts. It is an emergent tree, up to 60 m tall, in mixed dipterocarp forest on sandy clay soils. It is a medium hardwood sold under the trade names of keruing. It is found in Peninsular Thailand, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo.
- Family
- Dipterocarpaceae
How to use it
The wood of Dipterocarpus crinitus, known as keruing, is used in construction and furniture making due to its durability and strength. This tree plays an important role in its ecosystem, providing habitat and support for various wildlife species in the mixed dipterocarp forests where it grows.
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In the kitchen
Dipterocarpus crinitus is not eaten by humans. Instead, it is valued for its wood, which is sold under the trade name keruing. This medium hardwood is used in various applications, but it’s important to remember that this tree is not a food source.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Dipterocarpus crinitus
- Slug
- dipterocarpus-crinitus
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Dipterocarpaceae
- Genus
- Dipterocarpus
- Species
- crinitus
- Wikidata QID
- Q1624107
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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