Shorea virescens
Shorea virescens is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The inference of the species name, derived from Latin (virescens = becoming green), is unclear.[1] This species occurs in Borneo and the Philippines.
| Shorea virescens | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Shorea |
| Species: | S. virescens |
| Binomial name | |
| Shorea virescens Parijs[1] | |
Description
It is an emergent tree, up to 50 metres (160 ft) tall, in mixed dipterocarp forest on clay soils.[1]
Shorea virescens is found in at least two protected areas (Lambir & Gunung Mulu National Parks), but is threatened elsewhere due to habitat loss.
Wood
It is a light hardwood sold under the trade names of white meranti.
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References
- Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Shorea virescens Parijs" (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 345–346. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Retrieved 13 November 2007.
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