Hibiscus tiliaceus L., Sp. Pl. (1753)
Latin for 'resembling Tilia', referring to the leaf similarity with the lime tree of northern temperate forests.

Description
Understorey tree up to 18 m tall and 33 cm dbh. Stipules large, hairy. Leaves alternate, simple, palmatly-veined, hairy below, whitish below, margin slightly toothed, leaf base cordate. Flowers ca. 80 mm diameter, yellow-pink-reddish, trumpet shaped. Fruits ca. 17 mm long, yellow-orange-red-brown, dehiscent capsules.

Ecology
Found mainly on beaches along the sea shore, but also common along rivers and alluvial sites more inland. Prefers open vegetations up to 700 m altitude. On sandy soils.

Uses
Bark used to make rope. Wood used locally. Leaves eaten as vegetable.

Distribution
In the tropics of eastern Africa, Asia and the Pacific. In Borneo collected throughout the island.

Local names in Borneo
Baharu, Bane-bane, Baru, Baru-baru, Bebane, Darah-darah, Kali bang-bang, Kayu baru, Langkubing, Menoa, Pauat, Tapai-tapai.