Debregeasia longifolia – Orange Wild Rhea, Haikaeng Thing

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Botanical nomenclature: Debregeasia longifolia
Common name: Orange Wild Rhea, Haikaeng Thing
Family: Urticaceae

SKU: P-2031 Category:

Description

Debregeasia longifolia also known as Orange Wild Rhea, is a large shrub growing up to a height of 5 meters seen in wet areas from plains to 1500m. Commonly found in India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Indo-China, west China and Malesia. In Matupi Township, Chin, Debregeasia longifolia is also known as Haikaeng Thing. Its wood is used for making charcoal and fiber used for fishing-lines. The fiber extracted from bark is used for house construction.