Maranthes corymbosa
CHRYSOBALANACEAE. Indigenous
SIZE: Up to 40m tall; trunk size 70cm diameter
TYPE: Evergreen
HABITAT: Rocky and sandy hills in coastal areas and inland up to 600m altitude
Liusin is world-famous as the ideal timber for saltwater construction, especially in building wharves, as its wood is resistant to marine and other wood borers. Its seed oil is used for paint manufacturing. Its fruit is edible and dispersed by hornbills and fruit pigeons.