Rasamala Tree (Altingia excelsa)
Scientific Name: Altingia excelsa — Rasamala, Indonesian Sweetgum.
Height: 30–60 metres.
Lifespan: Several decades to centuries under suitable conditions.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Used for construction, furniture and interior woodwork.
Harvesting: Mature trees are harvested for timber; resin and aromatic materials may also be collected in some regions.
Age to Harvest: Around 30–50 years or longer for timber, depending on growth and forestry conditions.
Products: Timber, furniture wood, aromatic resin and ornamental trees.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Wood has been used in construction and local crafts; aromatic materials have traditional uses in some regions.
Global Spread: Native to parts of South and Southeast Asia and cultivated in selected tropical and subtropical areas. Commercial production is limited compared with major plantation timber species.
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