Dillenia alata

Red Beech derives its common name from its beautiful flaky papery trunk, initially copper/pink and becoming maroon with age. It has large leaves, and large yellow flowers. The open fruit reveal bright red valves and black seeds.

Similar plants:

• Dillenia excelsa, Wormia excelsa (Simpor Laki)
• Dillenia indica, Dillenia speciosa (Elephant Apple, Chulta, Hondapara Tree, Ma-tad)
• Dillenia ingens (Giant-leaved Dillenia)
• Dillenia ovata (Kadah Simpoh, Simpoh Beludu)
• Dillenia philippinensis (Katmon, Philippine Elephant Apple, Philippines Simpoh)
• Dillenia serrata, Dillenia elliptica (Dillenia )
• Dillenia sp. (Dengen)
• Dillenia suffruticosa, Wormia suffruticosa (Simpoh Air, Shrubby Dillenia, Shrubby Simpoh)