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Shorea palosapis

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Kingdom
  
Plantae

Family
  
Dipterocarpaceae

Scientific name
  
Shorea palosapis

Order
  
Malvales

Genus
  
Shorea

Rank
  
Species

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Similar
  
Shorea polysperma, Shorea contorta, Shorea negrosensis, Dipterocarpus grandiflorus, Parashorea malaanonan

Shorea palosapis (also called Philippine Mahogany or White Lauan) is a species of plant in the Dipterocarpaceae family. It is endemic to the Philippines. It is threatened by habitat loss which stems from recent human involvement in its natural habitat.

References

Shorea palosapis Wikipedia