Biology:Shorea bracteolata

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Short description: Species of tree

Shorea bracteolata
Shorea bracteolata tronc.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Shorea
Species:
S. bracteolata
Binomial name
Shorea bracteolata
Dyer[2]

Shorea bracteolata is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. 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.[2] It is found in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Borneo.

Wood

It is threatened by habitat loss.[3] The timber is a light hardwood sold under the trade name white meranti.

References

  1. Newman, M.F.; Pooma, R. (2017). "Shorea bracteolata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2017: e.T33105A2832597. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T33105A2832597.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/33105/2832597. Retrieved 12 November 2021. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Shorea bracteolata Dyer". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 236–237. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 14 November 2007. 
  3. Newman, M.F.; Pooma, R. (2017). "Shorea bracteolata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2017: e.T33105A2832597. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T33105A2832597.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/33105/2832597. Retrieved 14 November 2021. 

Wikidata ☰ Q1757226 entry