Shorea acuminata
Shorea acuminata | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Malvales |
Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
Genus: | Shorea |
Species: | S. acuminata |
Binomial name | |
Shorea acuminata Dyer | |
Shorea acuminata (also called Dark Red Meranti, Light Red Meranti, or sometimes Red Lauan) is a species of plant in the Dipterocarpaceae family. It is endemic to Malaysia. It is threatened by habitat loss.
See also
- Shorea
- Shorea teysmanniana, a closely related tree in the Philippines more properly known as the Red Lauan.
- Parashorea macrophylla, the White Lauan.
Sources
- Ashton, P. (1998). "Shorea acuminata". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 1998: e.T33921A9820713. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T33921A9820713.en. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
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