Shorea acuminata
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| Species: | S. acuminata
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| Shorea acuminata Dyer
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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.
Sources
- Ashton, P. 1998. Shorea acuminata. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 August 2007.
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