Palaquium ellipticum

Botanical Description

Palaquium ellipticum is a very large tree, often growing to a height of 30 metres. The bole is straight[ 146 Title A Manual of Indian Timbers. Publication Author Gamble. J. S. Publisher Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh Year 1972 ISBN - Description First written in the 19th century, but still a classic, giving a lot of information on the uses and habitats of Indian trees. Not for the casual reader. ]. The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a source of materials.