Angelesia splendens is a tree in the family Chrysobalanaceae. The specific epithet is from the Latin meaning 'shining', referring to surfaces of the dried leaves.
Description Angelesia splendens grows up to tall. The bark is smooth to scaly. The ellipsoid fruits measure up to long. The strong durable timber is locally used for railway ties and in saltwater construction. The fruit is considered edible.
Distribution and habitat Angelesia splendens is native to southern Thailand and western and central Malesia (Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo, Java, Sulawesi, and the Philippines). Its habitat is dipterocarp forests, swamps and seashores to elevation.
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