Dillenia suffruticosa, Wormia suffruticosa

It has large leaves, and large yellow flowers. The flowers open at 3 am and last only a day. The ripe fruit splits open also at 3 am, into pinkish star-shaped segments to reveal seeds covered in red arils. The plant blooms from age 3-4 and can live for 50-100 years! The Simpoh Air sends out very deep tap roots to reach underground water sources. The tree is used to detect water as it always grows near water. The special thing about this useful plant is that the leaves can be used to wrap food and can also be used by tailor birds to make nests.

Simpoh Air is used to staunch bleeding wounds, and the fruit pulp may be used to wash the hair (Brunei).

Similar plants:

• Dillenia excelsa, Wormia excelsa (Simpor Laki)
• Dillenia alata (Red Beech, Golden Guinea Tree)
• 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)