Shorea palosapis

Shorea palosapis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Shorea
Species: S. palosapis
Binomial name
Shorea palosapis
(Blanco) Merr.

Shorea palosapis (also called Philippine Mahogany or White Lauan) is a species of plant in the Dipterocarpaceae family. It is endemic to the Philippines. It is threatened by habitat loss which stems from recent human involvement in its natural habitat.

Sources

  • Ashton, P. (1998). "Shorea palosapis". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 1998: e.T33143A9762340. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T33143A9762340.en. Retrieved 22 December 2017.


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