Parashorea parvifolia
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| Parashorea parvifolia | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Parashorea |
| Species: | P. parvifolia |
| Binomial name | |
| Parashorea parvifolia | |
Parashorea parvifolia is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The name parvifolia is derived from Latin (parvus = small and folia = leaf) and refers to species small leaves (6-9 x 3–4.5 cm). It is endemic to Borneo (Brunei, Sabah, Sarawak and east Kalimantan). It is a large emergent tree, up to 60 m tall, found in mixed dipterocarp forests on fertile clay soils.[2] It is present in protected areas, including Lambir Hills National Park.[1]
