Young leaves of Eusideroxylon zwageri

 


Young leaves of Eusideroxylon zwageri
Lauraceae
Laurales

This tree's durable timber is used for building traditional houses in Borneo. I recall handling the seeds of this tree in the past and it's like the large seeds have a hard thick husk(?) which cracks open naturally before germinating. Also, bark appreciation??

Reference:
https://www.nparks.gov.sg/FloraFaunaWeb/Flora/2/8/2891

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