Scientific name: Hopea auriculata
Family name: Dipterocarpaceae

Merawan trees in Taman Tugu

Physical Features
The Merawan tree is a small-sized tree with smooth bark. It has a tall but poorly shaped bole with mottles of grey, brown, and darker colours. The leaves are lanceolate to acuminate. The fruit is auriculate at the base of the wings.

The roots are mainly used for constructions and furniture productions.

These trees grow in tropical forest and it is native to Malaysia.