Shorea bracteolata
| Shorea bracteolata | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Shorea |
| Species: | S. bracteolata |
| Binomial name | |
| Shorea bracteolata Dyer[1] | |
Shorea bracteolata is a species of plant in the Dipterocarpaceae family. The species name bracteolata is derived from Latin (bracteolatus = with bracteoles) and refers to the persistent bracteoles of the inflorescence.
Description
S. bracteolata is an emergent tree, up to 50 m, found in mixed dipterocarp forests on well-drained clay and sandy soils.[1] It is found in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Borneo.
Wood
It is threatened by habitat loss.[2] The timber is a light hardwood sold under the trade name White Meranti.
References
- 1 2 Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Shorea bracteolata Dyer" (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 236–237. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Retrieved 14 November 2007.
- ↑ Ashton (1998). "Shorea bracteolata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2007. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 14 November 2007.
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