Styrax benzoin
kemenyan, kemian
Sumatra, Java, Malaya; all states except north. Tree to 30m, leaves glaucous under because of microscopic hairs; inflorescence raceme/panicle, fruit matures as depressed globose 2-4cm. Resin yields benzoin or Gum Benjamin, used medically & for incense. 1 from TH 11/09.
