| BRIEF DESCRIPTION A tall tree reaching a height of 40-50 m, the bole often branchless for 30 m or more, cylindrical and with a girth of up to 6 m, buttresses small to large, rounded. USES The timber is used for medium to heavy constructions but it is not very durable in contact with the ground. When treated with a preservative the timber can also be used outdoors. Because of its resinous nature it is less suitable for flooring and woodwork exposed to the sun, or to be painted. It is used for veneer, plywwod, paper pulp and charcoal. An oleo-resin can be extracted and used as a coat for waterproofing paper, as a varnish for boats, walls and furniture. The oleo-resin and also the bark of the tree have medicinal properties. GROWING PERIOD Perennial. COMMON NAMES Dhali garjan, Sil garjan, Keruing kesat, Keruing keladan, Wuluk bulan, Damar kacawai, Keruing kesat, Keruing kesugoi, Pannau, Aganan, Lalian, Kanyin, Kanyin-ni, Yang-sian, Yang-daeng, Yung-hua-waen. FURTHER INF Scientific synonym: D. pilosus, D. marginatus and D. vernicifluus. Dhali garjan occurs in Bangladesh, Myanmar, Andaman Islands and parts of India. It is usually found on hills but can also grow in more flat country at elevations between sea level and 800 m. It can withstand shade in youth. Yields are about 30-60 m3/ha/year. (pH estimated by the compiler). |
SOURCES (D. gracilis Blume)
Zabala N 1990 pp 41-43 [TEMP, RAIN, TEXT, DEP, DRA, FER, USE]
Soerianegara I 1993 pp 166 & 180 [USE, FER, DRA]
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