Rubroshorea acuminata
| Rubroshorea acuminata | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Rubroshorea |
| Species: | R. acuminata |
| Binomial name | |
| Rubroshorea acuminata (Dyer) P.S.Ashton & J.Heck. | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
| Shorea acuminata Dyer | |
Rubroshorea acuminata (called, along with some other species in the genus Rubroshorea, dark red meranti, light red meranti, or sometimes red lauan) is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is native to Sumatra and Peninsular Malaysia.[1]
See also
- Rubroshorea teysmanniana, a closely related tree in the Philippines more properly known as the red lauan.
- Parashorea macrophylla, the white lauan.
References
- ^ a b Barstow, M. (2019). "Shorea acuminata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T33921A68072072. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T33921A68072072.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ "Rubroshorea acuminata (Dyer) P.S.Ashton & J.Heck". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 November 2024.