Taengwood Balau, teng
Shorea obtusa
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Basic Information
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: shorea
Plant ID (slug): shorea-obtusa
Numeric ID: 22280
USDA Hardiness: 10-12
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Shorea obtusa is a deciduous Tree growing to 20 m (65ft) by 15 m (49ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very acid soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
Distribution
Southeast Asia - Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam.
Habitats
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic Dysentery Malaria A resin obtained from the tree is antibiotic. It is used in the treatment of wounds, ulcers etc[404 , 730 ]. It is also recommended as a cure for dysentery[404 ]. The bark is used to treat malaria[404 ].
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Shorea obtusa Taengwood Balau, teng