Wrightia pubescens ssp. Laniti
APOCYNACEAE. Indigenous
SIZE: Up to 10m tall; trunk size 20cm diameter
TYPE: Evergreen
HABITAT: Common in thickets and forests, often in drier areas
The lanete is used as a reforestation species because it is fast-growing and tolerant of poor soil. In Indonesia, the bark is commonly used as a coagulant for the manufacture of litsutsu, a traditional cheese-like product. Its wood is used for musical instruments. With its pinkish-white flowers, the lanete is a good roadside tree.