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Collector Christensen, H. M.
Number 372
Collected with F. L. Apu
Country Malaysia
Subpart SARAWAK
County  
Locality 4th division, Kelabit Highlands. Buffalo grazed area around Pa Dalih
Coordinates 3° 40' N 115° 50' E
Minimum elevation (m) 950
Maximum elevation (m) 950
Start date 1993/03/19
End date 1993/03/19
Family Lauraceae
Identification Litsea garciae Vidal
Determined by Christensen, H.
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Tree some 15 m. tall. Ripe fruits are rosa-red. Uses: Edible fruit. medicinal against sprains: The bark is crushed and heated over the fire and then appied under the bandage on the affected part. The wood is considered especially good for the making of "Sapé", a guitar like music instrument. The wood is also used for planks. Name in Kelabit language: Talal Siah.

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