Benta Series
Soil developed on mixed rocks; dark brown (10YR 3/3); clay; moderate, medium subangular blocky; friable to firm; moderately deep to weathered rock fragments; well drained; occurs on undulating to steep terrains; cation exchange capacity >10 cmol(+) per kg soil; high base saturation; argillic diagnostic horizon.
Occurrence
Common soils occur mostly at Central Pahang.
Soil Classification
FAO Unesco Legend 1970:
Haplic Acrisols
USDA Soil Taxonomy 1975:
Clayey, kaolinitic, isohyperthermic, Typic Hapludalfs
Soil Suitability Class
Soil Limitations
Crop Suitability
Suitable for most perennial crops; short-term crops are marginally suitable on rolling terrain.
