Melanorrhoea usitata

Melanorrhoea usitata (also known as Burmese lacquer, theetsee, thitsi or ringas) is a tree of the Anacardiaceae family.

It is a large deciduous tree with a straight clean cylindrical bole and a spreading crown of dark green leaves.

This species is used in Burma as a source of lacquer used for producing varnish, waterproof or preservative paint, glue, ceramic and lacquerware. Timber (known as Borneo rosewood) is used for furniture and inlay work.