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Shorea curtisii

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Shorea curtisii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Shorea
Species:
S. curtisii
Binomial name
Shorea curtisii

Shorea curtisii (also called Seraya, and along with some other species in the genus Shorea, dark red meranti) is a species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is native to Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.[1] It grows as a large tree with a grey or reddish-brown and coarsely fissured trunk; and a greyish-blue crown.[2] It fruits every 5–10 years, after prolonged periods of drought.

References

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  1. ^ a b c Barstow, M. (2018). "Shorea curtisii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T33463A68073253. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T33463A68073253.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Shorcu shorcu everywhere". 25 June 2005.