Tropical Dipterocarp (Dipterocarpus alatus)
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Scientific Name: Dipterocarpus alatus — Yang Na.
Native Home: Mainland Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, and Myanmar.
Height: 30–45 metres.
Lifespan: Several hundred years under suitable conditions.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Strong hardwood used in construction and furniture.
Harvesting: Selective logging and managed plantations.
Age to Harvest: Approximately 40–60 years or longer for large timber.
Products: Timber, plywood, and oleoresin used in traditional applications.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Resin has been used for waterproofing boats and other purposes.
Global Spread: Native to Southeast Asia and cultivated in tropical plantations.
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