Family: Fabaceae
Other name: asana (Tag.), daitanag (Pamp.), rosewood (Engl.)
Uses: Highly preferred for furniture making. Young leaves used to treat boils, prickly heat and ulcers.
Description: A large deciduous tree grows up to 30 meters high or more. It is widely distributed throughout South East Asia and the Pacific at an elevation of up to 600 meters. It is classified as Vulnerable in IUCN Red List of threatened species.