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Collector Christensen, H. M.
Number 142
Collected with F. L. Apu
Country Malaysia
Subpart SARAWAK
County  
Locality 4th division, Kelabit Highlands. Old secondary forest around Pa Dalih
Coordinates 3° 40' N 115° 50' E
Minimum elevation (m) 1100
Maximum elevation (m) 1100
Start date 1993/01/16
End date 1993/01/16
Family Sapotaceae
Identification Payena
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Field notes Tree some 20 m. tall. White latex. Heart wood dark to rosa. Bark of young trees (8-10 cm. dbh.) may be covered by a waxy white layer that is easily removed. Otherwise smooth grey bark with circular scars Uses: Timber tree for planks. Firewood. The latex was formerly used for making bird traps. Name in Kelabit language: Pulut Badan.

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