MA! NGIU 33 
buildings otherwise it is of no use. The rate of growth 
is fast, about 3 annual rings on 2 cm. radius. 
The seeds are surrounded by cotton which is 
good for filling pillows and mattresses. Gum is obtained 
from the tree. The weight is about 400 kg. per cbm. in a 
dry state. P=360. 
The trees are very straight about 30 m. high, 
they grow under all conditions, however they prefer 
grassy plains. The may be seen along the river banks 
between Paknampoh and Utaradit. 
