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General Information

Sindora laotica is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 45 metres tall. The straight, cylindrical bole can be up to 100cm in diameter[].
The tree is harvested from the wild for its wood.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Southeast Asia - Laos, Vietnam.

Habitat

Evergreen and degraded forests, roadsides; at elevations from 300 - 1,000 metres[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Deciduous Tree
Height	35.00 m
Pollinators	Insects
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

We have no specific information for this species, but the wood oil obtained from various species in this genus can be used to treat skin diseases[].

Other Uses

We have no specific information for this species, but a resinous wood oil can be obtained from the trunk of the tree. The oil is obtained by making V-cuts in the trunk and up to 10 litres of oil can be obtained from the most productive species. All of the oils have similar properties - they consist of a mixture of sesquiterpenes that are non-drying, limpid, light yellow in colour, homogenous and pleasantly fragrant. The oil serves diverse uses, in perfumes, paints, varnishes, for illumination etc[].

The white wood is used in construction[].

Propagation

Seed -

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