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Collector Christensen, H. M.
Number 1612
Collected with  
Country Malaysia
Subpart SARAWAK
County  
Locality 2nd division, Lubok Antu District, river Delok. Disturbed young secondary forest near Nanga Sumpa.
Coordinates 1° 20' N 112° 10' E
Minimum elevation (m) 150
Maximum elevation (m) 150
Start date 1993/10/25
End date 1993/10/25
Family Euphorbiaceae
Identification Macaranga beccariana Merr.
Determined by Christensen, H.
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Tree some 7 m. tall. Antsymbiosis present. White waxy stems. Uses: Timber, the whole trunk as roof supporters etc. lasts up to 20 years in dry areas, but only 1 year if used outside as fence etc. Name in Iban language: Purang Ruman.

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