Non-Timber Forest Products Exchange Programme

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Product Details

Agarwood (English), Gaharu (Indonesia) PRODUCT NAME

Aquilaria spp. SCIENTIFIC NAME

Common Name: Agarwood (English), Gaharu (Indonesia)
Local Name: Gaharu, gharu (Indonesia)
Family: Aquilaria
Other Species of Same Genera:
Product Description:
NTFP Classification: Exudates and extracts

DISTRIBUTION

Countries Found: Indonesia Malaysia
Description:

USES AND PARTS USED

Parts Used: resin
Uses: Used for incense and perfumes.
Origin:
Management Practices: Already being cultivated in Malinau district, East Kalimantan
Market Information:
Partners: LP3M

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External Links: http://allmalaysia.info/news/story.asp?file=/2005/8/9/state/11585171&sec=mi_kelantan
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