Description
This tree species typically grows to 10–15 m. The leaves are bipinnate, divided into 4-6 pairs of pinnae, each with 12-16 pairs of leaflets. The seed pods are glabrous, approximately 110 x 30mm, containing more than ten 6-8mm seeds, falling in late January to early March.Distribution & habitat
The plant is found in east Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. It occurs in open and semi-dense formations in tropical forests up to 1200m altitude.Vernacular names
In Vietnam it may be called ''sống rắn cây'' or ''kết'', but may be confused with similar species in the genus called ''hợp hoan''. One name it is given in Cambodia is ''châmriëk ôhs'' (''châmriëk''="firewood", Khmer).Uses
The wood makes excellent firewood.References
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* {{Taxonbar, from=Q15493044 vialeana Flora of Indo-China Trees of Vietnam Fabales of Asia