Institute of Biological Sciences

Code / No.	UG01
Species name	*Pterospermum javanicum*
Common name	Melerang, Bayur, Letop-letop
Location
GPS coordinate	3.32483, 101.75238
Distribution	Native distribution: Indonesia Preferred climate zone: Tropical
Plant Characteristics
A medium size evergreen tree that is strongly buttressed. White large showy flowers on velvety peduncles, occurring at the axils of the leaves. Pedicels are short, roughly about the length of the petioles and rarely longer. Fruits occur as a capsule. Leaves (8 to 14 cm long) are asymmetrical and unequal at the base. Leaves are almost glabrous and glossy on the upper side and densely hairy on the underside. Stipules are present and the petiole is densely tomentose.
Whole tree
No photo
Bark

Leaf
No photo
Uses
Wood is commercially known and exported with the name of "bayur", utilized locally in the construction of the dwellings, for beams, floors, fixtures and coatings, of boats, bridges, furniture, art objects and in the fabrication of the plywood. Bayur was used by the Sasak community around Gunung Rinjani National Park West Lombok for various purposes, such as traditional medicines, beverages, rigging, and building material.
Carbon storage content (kg)
2251.70

Plant Info UG01