Shorea acuminata
For the species of plant also called Light Red Meranti in the Dipterocarpaceae family, see Shorea myrionerva.
| Shorea acuminata | |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source
- Ashton, P. 1998. Shorea acuminata. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 August 2007.
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