Hopea odorata, or
Ta-khian , is a species of
plant in the
Dipterocarpaceae family. It is found in
Bangladesh,
Cambodia,
India,
Laos,
Malaysia,
Myanmar,
Thailand, and
Vietnam. It is a large tree reaching up to 45 m in height with the base of the trunk reaching a diameter of 4.5 m. It grows in forests, preferably near rivers, at altitudes between 0 and 600m. In places such as
West Bengal and the
Andaman Islands it is often planted as a
shade tree. Valued for its wood, it is a
threatened species in its natural habitat.