KI PELA ( Chisocheton microcarpus K. et V. )

KI PELA
Chisocheton microcarpus K. et V.

Meliaceae
Vernacular names: Indonesian: kayu gula; Malaysia: jerai, sentol kera; the
Philippines: katong-matsin, katong maching
Geographical distribution: Peninsular Thailand and throughout Malesia except
New Guinea
Uses: for light construction, ship and boat building, interior finishing, furniture,
cabinet work, mouldings, boxes, toys, crates
Life form and origin: tree, indigenous plant

The one of five hundred plant species in Gunung Halimun Salak National Park, West Java

Sources:
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