Hopea odorata
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Hopea odorata is a species of tree in the plant family Dipterocarpaceae. It is found in Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.[1]
Description
H. odorata is a large tree reaching up to Template:Cvt in height with the base of the trunk reaching a diameter of Template:Cvt. It grows in forests, preferably near rivers, at elevations to Template:Cvt. In places such as West Bengal, the Andaman Islands and southern Vietnam it is often planted as a shade tree.[2] Valued for its wood, which shows resistance to termites, it is a threatened species in its natural habitat.[1]
Traditions
In Thailand, where it is known as ta-khian (Template:Langx), this tree is believed to be inhabited by a certain tree spirit known as Lady Ta-khian (Template:Langx), belonging to a type of ghosts related to trees known generically as Nang Mai (นางไม้).[3]
Gallery
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A leaf of Hopea odorata
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Lengths of brocade tied around the exposed roots of a Hopea odorata tree (ตะเคียน) growing on a steep slope as an offering to Nang Ta-khian
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Hopea odorata at Hùng Temple, Vietnam
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Hopea odorata, Ta-khian trees with a shrine for the spirit Nang Ta-khian, by Na Mueang Waterfalls, Koh Samui, Thailand.
References
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External links
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- Hopea odorata Roxb.
- Buddha Magic Thai Beliefs in the Nang Ta-Khian Tree Spirit within Hopea Odorata trees
- Nang Ta-khian image at Suankularb Wittayalai Nonthaburi School
