Kingdom Plantae Family Dipterocarpaceae Scientific name Shorea virescens | Order Malvales Genus Shorea Rank Species | |
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Shorea virescens is a species of plant in the Dipterocarpaceae family. The inference of the species name, derived from Latin (virescens = becoming green), is unclear. This species occurs in Borneo and the Philippines.
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Description
It is an emergent tree, up to 50 metres (160 ft) tall, in mixed dipterocarp forest on clay soils.
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
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