Debregeasia longifolia also known as Orange Wild Rhea, is a large shrub growing up to a height of 5 meters seen in wet areas from plains to 1500m.

Commonly found in India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Indo-China, west China and Malesia.

In Matupi Township, Chin, Debregeasia longifolia is also known as Haikaeng Thing.

Its wood is used for making charcoal and fiber used for fishing-lines.

The fiber extracted from bark is used for house construction.