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Collector Christensen, H. M.
Number 1283
Collected with  
Country Malaysia
Subpart SARAWAK
County  
Locality 2nd division, Lubok Antu District, river Delok. On slope in disturbed secondary forest near Nanga Sumpa.
Coordinates 1° 20' N 112° 10' E
Minimum elevation (m) 150
Maximum elevation (m) 150
Start date 1993/10/20
End date 1993/10/20
Family Olacaceae
Identification Scorodocarpus borneensis Becc.
Determined by Christensen, H.
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Tree some 3 m. tall. Cut bark and crushed leaves have a garlic like smell. Uses: Young leaves are edible. Boiled or fried fruits are edible. Pesticide, Leaves and bark are burnt at the edges of the padi field, that will keep wild animals away. Name in Iban language: Kayu Kesindo.

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