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Bischofia javanica

Species of flowering plant

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Uses

  • The dark red, dense wood is used as a building material for items ranging from furniture to bridges; it is durable but is difficult to air-dry. It is also ideal as firewood.
  • The fruits are used in making wine.
  • The seeds, which are edible, contain 30–54% oil, which is used as a lubricant.
  • The bark has a high tannin content and is used as a source of red dye to stain rattan baskets and colour tapa cloth.
  • The roots are used medicinally.
  • The leaves are eaten in Southern Laos dipped into chili sauce.

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