Parashorea chinensis
Not to be confused with Shorea chinensis Merr., now considered a synonym of Hopea chinensis
| Parashorea chinensis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Parashorea |
| Species: | P. chinensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Parashorea chinensis Wang Hsie | |
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Parashorea chinensis is a large species of tree (up to 80 m tall) in the Dipterocarpaceae family. It is found in southern China (in Yunnan and Guangxi provinces) and in northern Vietnam. It is threatened by habitat loss. The species is under first-class national protection in China.[1]
Source
- ↑ "National key protected wild plants (first batch)". Nature Reserve of China. 2004-07-10. Retrieved 13 April 2012.
Further reading
- Ashton, P. 1998. Parashorea chinensis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 August 2007.
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