Biology:Shorea virescens
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Short description: Species of tree
| Shorea virescens | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Shorea |
| Species: | S. virescens
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| Binomial name | |
| Shorea virescens Parijs[2]
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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.[2] This species occurs in Borneo and the Philippines .
Description
It is an emergent tree, up to 50 metres (160 ft) tall, in mixed dipterocarp forest on clay soils.[2]
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.
References
- ↑ Chua, L.S.L.; Cicuzza, D.; Ganesan, S.K.; Hamidi, A.; Rachmat, H.H.; Julia, S.; Khoo, E.; Kusumadewi, Y. et al. (2022). "Shorea virescens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2022: e.T36349A114505572. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-2.RLTS.T36349A114505572.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/36349/114505572. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Shorea virescens Parijs". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 345–346. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 13 November 2007.
Wikidata ☰ Q7501381 entry
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