Categorize as a wild plant but commonly can be found at every home as decoration purposes. The plant also can be taken as a supplementary foods. According to scientific research the chemical and morphology content in this plant is similar with the china and Korea ginseng. The leafs of the plant can be eaten rawly to increase appetite and body health. The roots of the plant can be use to cure cough and lung problem.

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.