2.1.3. Polanga (Calophyllum inophyllum L.)

Calophyllum inophyllum L., a member of Clusiaceae family, is native to Australia and has many attributes to be used as a biodiesel feedstock [21]. It fruits profusely (3000–10,000 seeds tree<sup>1</sup> season<sup>1</sup> ) and requires little maintenance [22]. Productivity of polanga is 3744 kg/ha (dry weight) within density 400 trees/ha [11]. Seed yields 65% oil that contains 24.96% saturated fatty acid (12.01% palmitic acid, 12.95% stearic acid) and 72.65% unsaturated fatty acid (34.09% oleic acid, 38.26% linoleic acids, 0.30% linolenic acid) [6].
