Chengal Pasir

Location in MGP:

Common Name: Chengal Pasir

Scientific Name: Hopea odorata

Points of Interest:

Due to its rapid growth and straight upright form, Chengal Pasir is becoming an increasingly popular species to plant to provide shade along roadsides. The beautiful yellowish-brown timber (sometimes called Merawan) is very tough and heavy and is believed to be more long-lasting than teak. Being also resistant to fungal and termite attacks, it commonly used for general construction, building of boats, furniture, flooring, and weatherboards. 

(National Parks Board, 2009)

Chengal Pasir

 

Trunk

An unexpected find - a cicada resting on the trunk

Leaves

Reference:

National Parks Board. (2009). Trees of Our Garden City: A Guide to the Common Trees of Singapore. Singapore: National Parks Board.