TIMESINDONESIA, JAKARTA – As a tropical country, Indonesia has millions kind of tree and wild animal. Little did that you know as a loyal citizen, Indonesia also holds 5 of fragrance trees. They grow crazily and fit the tropical climate so well. There are several sweet smells of fragrance trees you could found in the local forest or may be grown on your back yard. Check this out.
1. Cinnamon Tree
Cinnamon is one of the oldest ingredients used by humans for 5,000 years. Indonesia is the biggest cinnamon producer in the world. No wonder the came to this country hundreds of years ago for this tress. Apart from being an ingredient which rich in nutrients, cinnamon can also be used as a natural air freshener because of the aroma of wood that can eliminate unpleasant odors.
2. Suren Tree
Suren trees have fragrant wood. Suren trees are usually planted in tea plantations as wind breakers. These trees also plants long the road side as a shade. Suren wood is used as material for making cabinets, furniture, handicrafts, and musical instruments. Because its fragrant, all furniture from suren wood is durable since the moth won’t eat it.
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3. Agarwood Tree
agarwood could be easily found in Kalimantan and Sumatera forest. The sap of the tree is commonly used as a basic material in perfume, cosmetics, and medicines.
4. Camphor Tree
Camphor trees are the raw material for camphor. If the camphor tree trunk is cut, it will emit a fragrant lime scent. This tree normally has 70 cm-150 cm diameter and 60 meters in height. This tree is considered as rare and endangered plants.
5. Sandalwood (sandalwood)
Sandalwood is another fragrance trees and also the second most valuable wood after the African ebony. It is appreciated for its fine-grained hard wood and its soft sweet smell which is preserved inside the wood for decades (unlike many other woods). Its high value became the reason for its drastic reduction of the species. People will use the tree for their cosmetic or handicraft material. You could find this tree in East Nusa Tenggara. (*)
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| Editor | : Khodijah Siti |
| Publisher | : Ahmad Rizki Mubarok |
