| BRIEF DESCRIPTION A tall deciduous tree reaching up to 55 m in height with a bole up to 150 cm in diameter prominent buttresses. Leaves ovate, elliptical or rarely obovate. USES The timber is used for light constructions, it should not be used untreated in contact with the soil. It is easily sawn and used for plywood and veneer, as door and window frames, and for posts, beams, joists, rafters, planking, light flooring, ceiling, furniture, boat building etc. It can also be used for paper pulp. GROWING PERIOD Perennial. In India new leaves appear between June and August, the tree flowers from August to October and the fruits ripen from January to March, leaves are shed in March. COMMON NAMES Makai, Mekahi, Mekoi, Mekai, Damar mesegar, Pini boti pien, Damar larieh, Sogar baringin nabotar, Lemsa kulat, Meranti pipit, Danlig, Manggasinoro, Siyau, Saya-khao. FURTHER INF Scientific synonym: S. philippinensis, S. koordersii, S. globifera. Makai can be found at altitudes between 150-1000 m. It can be found in flat land as well as undulating and hilly ground. The tree can reach a height of up to 50 m. It will tolerate shade in the early stages, but will not withstand fire. |
SOURCES (S. assamica Dyer.)
Joshi H 1980 pp 321-328 [TEMP, RAIN, TEXT, PH, FER, DEP, LIG, LIMITS, USE]
Soerianegara I 1993 pp 404-410 [USE, RAIN, DEP, DRA, TEXT, FER] |