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Collector Christensen, H. M.
Number 195
Collected with F. L. Apu
Country Malaysia
Subpart SARAWAK
County  
Locality 4th division, Kelabit Highlands. On slope in secondary forest around Ramudu
Coordinates 3° 40' N 115° 50' E
Minimum elevation (m) 900
Maximum elevation (m) 900
Start date 1993/03/25
End date 1993/03/25
Family Myrtaceae
Identification Syzygium rosulentum (Ridl.)
Determined by Ashton, P. (K), 2004.
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Tree some 15 m. tall. Can grow to a 40 50 m. tall tree. The underbark is reddish brown sticky and easy to scrabe of. Uses: The sticky underbark is soaked in water and then smeared on various baskets etc. to harden the material so that they will last longer. The wood is good firewood. Name in Kelabit language: Ubarr Atey.

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