Parashorea macrophylla
| Parashorea macrophylla | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Parashorea |
| Species: | P. macrophylla |
| Binomial name | |
| Parashorea macrophylla Wyatt-Sm. ex P.S.Ashton[1] | |
Parashorea macrophylla is a species of plant in the Dipterocarpaceae family. The name macrophylla is derived from Greek (makros = big and phullon = leaf) and refers to the species extremely large leaves (30-50 x 16–24 cm). It is endemic to Borneo, being found in Brunei, Sarawak and West Kalimantan.[1] The timber is sold under the trade name of White Lauan or White Seraya. It occurs in at least two protected areas (the Gunung Mulu National Park in Sawarak and the Ulu Temburong National Park in Brunei), elsewhere it is threatened by habitat loss.[2]
References
- 1 2 Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Parashorea macrophylla Wyatt-Sm. ex P.S.Ashton" (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions) 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 186–187. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Retrieved 9 November 2007.
- ↑ Ashton, P. 1998. Parashorea macrophylla. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 August 2007.
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