Shorea laevis Ridl., Fl. Mal. Pen. 1 (1922)
Latin for 'smooth or glabrous'.
Synonyms
Hopea laevifolia Parijs
Shorea laevifolia Endert
Shorea rogersiana Raizada & Smithinand
Description
Emergent tree up to 75 m tall and 148 cm dbh. Stem with resin. Stipules up to ca. 8 mm long. Leaves alternate, simple, penni-veined, glabrous and shiny. Flowers ca. 5 mm in diameter, greenish-yellow, placed in panicles. Fruits ca. 10 mm long, green, with three ca. 30 mm long wings, wind dispersed.
Ecology
In undisturbed mixed dipterocarp forests up to ca. 600 m altitude. Mostly on hillsides and ridges, but also on alluvial sites. On clay to sandy soils. In secondary forests usually present as a pre-disturbance remnant tree.
Uses
The timber is used.
Distribution
Birma, Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo (Sarawak, Sabah, West-, Central-, South- and East-Kalimantan).
Local names
Borneo: Bangkirai, Bangkirai lampong, Bangkirai tanduk, Banuas, Banuas layang, Cengal, Damar kapala tupai, Gelam, Merenting, Mikai, Penjau, Selangan batu, Selangan batu bukit, Selangan batu kumus, Tengelan menpelan.
The yakal tree (Shorea astigmatica) is primarily valued for its durable hardwood, which is used in construction, furniture making, and flooring due to its resistance to termites and decay. Additionally, its wood is often used in the production of various crafts and implements. The tree also plays a role in local ecosystems, providing habitat and food for wildlife. In some cultures, yakal is used for traditional medicine and other cultural practices.
Yakal is a hard and golden Mahogany type which is used for frequently used products and surfaces. Ideal for outdoor use also. IdeWood.com or FiltraTimber.com to know more about yakal wood and other wood species from the Philippines.
Scientific Name:Shorea LaevisWeight:Abt 700 Kgs/m3Color:Yellow To Golden RedDescription: Yakal is a hard and golden Mahogany type which is used for frequently used products and surfaces. Ideal for outdoor use also.
it do look like a tree with oranges
termites eat plenty kinds of wood but definitely NOT a yakal wood, kamagong wood and molave wood.
the nemm tree look like a brave man
a tree
you look like a zombie
it looks like A CHRISTMAS tree
No, helicopters do not look like trees.
it looks like an ordinary tree. (not a pine tree) nothing like a bananna tree in real life.
A rain Tree looks kind of like this here