Tebulus ( Melanau ), Engkala ( Iban )
Synonym :
Litsea sebifera, Litsea aurea
Origin :
Probably regions ranging from the Philippines to Borneo island.
Description :
Medium to large tree up to 20m in height. Trunk diameter up to 50cm.
Leaves ovate, oblong to lanceolate, alternate, 12-50cm length, 15cm width.
Flower 15mm diameter, white-yellow, racemes.
Fruit globose, fleshy drupe on enlarged cupule, 4cm diameter, green while mature, soft and pink while ripened.
Propagation :
Seed.
Usage :
Fruits for consumption.
Oil extracted from seeds used in making soaps and candles.
Timber for construction.
