Styrax benzoin is a species of tree native to Sumatra in Indonesia. Common names for the tree include gum benjamin tree, loban (in Arabic), kemenyan (in Indonesia and Malaysia), onycha, and Sumatra benzoin tree.
Distribution
It is a common member of the forests of Sumatra, where it grows to about 12 meters in maximum height.
Cultivation
Styrax benzoin is cultivated as a main source of benzoin resin in Indonesia. It is also grown as an ornamental tree for shade in West Africa.
References
Distribution
It is a common member of the forests of Sumatra, where it grows to about 12 meters in maximum height.
Cultivation
Styrax benzoin is cultivated as a main source of benzoin resin in Indonesia. It is also grown as an ornamental tree for shade in West Africa.
References
Wikipedia
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