Anthoshorea dealbata
Species of tree
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Anthshorea dealbata is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The species name is derived from Latin (dealbatus = whitewashed) and refers to the pale undersurface of the leaf.[3]
| Anthoshorea dealbata | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Anthoshorea |
| Species: | A. dealbata |
| Binomial name | |
| Anthoshorea dealbata (Foxw.) P.S.Ashton & J.Heck. (2022) | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
|
Shorea dealbata Foxw. (1932) | |
Description
Distribution
It is found in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo where it is threatened by habitat loss.[1] It is found within at least one protected area, Bako National Park in Borneo.
Wood
The timber is sold under the trade name white meranti.[1]
