Cultivation of Dyera Polyphylla (Swamp Jelutung)
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Swamp jelutung is a member of the periwinkle family (Apocynaceae) and largely restricted to peatlands of Sumatra and Borneo. It is a large tree that can attain a reach heights of 50–60 m. The trees produce a fine, light wood used for carving and pencils, and a latex that is used for a variety of purposes, including chewing gum, dentistry and insulation material. Due to over–harvesting and the loss of peat swamp forest habitat, the species is listed as vulnerable by the International Union for C onservation of Nature (IUCN).