Commersonia bartramia (L.) Merr.

Description:

Bukit Tagar, Hulu Selangor, Malaysia.Commersonia bartramia (L.) Merr. Malvaceae. CN: [Malay: Pokok angkut-angkut, Durian tupai, Mendorong gajah, Rami hutan.] Brown kurrajong, Scrub Christmas tree. The fruit is a dry capsule that grows up to 2 cm in diameter that splits into five segments each of which contain 2-6 seeds. The burr-like capsule is covered with soft star-shaped hairs that are 3-8 mm long. Fast growing tree and can reach 20 meter height. Bark for making cordage, girdles and woven into basket nets and mats.