Shorea albida
Shorea albida (alan; family Dipterocarpaceae) A huge tree found mainly in the peat-swamp rain forests of northern Borneo, which is remarkable for its occurrence in extensive pure stands, its large range, and the low density of its timber, which is used for light construction, furniture, or packing-cases.
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