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Collector Christensen, H. M.
Number 1470
Collected with  
Country Malaysia
Subpart SARAWAK
County  
Locality 2nd division, Lubok Antu District, river Delok. Disturbed secondary forest near Nanga Sumpa.
Coordinates 1° 20' N 112° 10' E
Minimum elevation (m) 150
Maximum elevation (m) 150
Start date 1993/07/07
End date 1993/07/07
Family Myrtaceae
Identification Syzygium rosulentum (Ridl.)
Determined by Ashton, P. (K), 2004.
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Tree some 40 m. tall with red sticky innerbark. Uses: For hardening and colouring of fishing nets made from natural fibers, fishtraps and plaited baskets etc. The pounded innerbark is stirred in water, the net is soaked in it or the paste is applied to the basket etc. Wood is good for firewood. Name in Iban language: Ubah Samak.

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