Sindora siamensis

Sindora siamensis Teijsm. ex Miq.

Sindora siamensis is a tree species in the Fabaceae family, native to tropical Asia. It is part of the genus Sindora and has an accepted variety, S. siamensis var. maritima. The species is found in several countries, including Bangladesh, Cambodia, Laos, Malaya, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its wood is considered valuable, and the species is used for various purposes, including chemical products, food, and domestic utensils.

Description

Sindora siamensis belongs to the Fabaceae family and is part of the subfamily Detarioideae. The species was first described in 1867 by Teijsm. ex Miq. and is distributed across tropical Asia. It has an accepted variety, S. siamensis var. maritima. The species is used for its valuable wood and as a source of raw materials for chemical products, food, and domestic utensils. Although its conservation status is listed as least concern, high mortality rates may affect its population. Efforts to replant the species are ongoing.