Merawan Siput Jantan

Hopea odorata

Family: Dipterocarpaceae

A large tree reaches up to 45 m in height with the base of the trunk reaching a diameter of 4.5 m. It grows in forests, preferably near rivers, at altitudes between 0 and 600m.

This species is very common in Peninsular Malaysia because it has been widely planted, especially as a roadside tree because of its fast growth, and tall, straight and clear bole. Besides that, this species produces a valuable timber known as kayu merawan that is very durable and strong, and often used to make boats and canoes. However, in the wild it is rare, and the species is considered as Vulnerable (VU) due to forest clearance.