1. A tropical tree native to Southeast Asia, yielding a hard wood used in construction and furniture.
Usage: Also called Philippine mahogany or Alstonia scholaris.; Primarily used in forestry and woodworking contexts.
2. The wood of the dita tree, valued for its durability and workability.
Usage: Used in shipbuilding, cabinetry, and general construction.

Examples

• The dita tree grows abundantly in the Philippines and other tropical regions.
• Furniture makers prize dita for its strength and fine grain.
• The shipbuilder selected dita wood for the vessel's frame.
• Dita is harvested sustainably in many Southeast Asian countries.
• The dita tree can reach heights of over 40 feet in its native habitat.