Shorea virescens | |
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Scientific classification | |
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.
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.
It is a light hardwood sold under the trade names of white meranti.