Aquilaria malaccensis (Gaharu/depu)
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In Malaysia this species known as depu, karas or engkaras. It can grow to 40 metres high and 60cm in diametre. Resin produce from this tree is been use commercially around the world. The resin is use for medical purpose, cosmetic and religion ritual. The traditional way to produce the resin is by choped of the tree and get it from the core of the tree . In certain country, the plant is protected from extinct.