Shorea palosapis
| Shorea palosapis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Shorea |
| Species: | S. palosapis |
| Binomial name | |
| Shorea palosapis (Blanco) Merr. | |
Shorea palosapis (also called Philippine Mahogany or White Lauan) is a species of plant in the Dipterocarpaceae family. It is endemic to the Philippines. It is threatened by habitat loss which stems from recent human involvement in its natural habitat.
Sources
- Ashton, P. 1998. Shorea palosapis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 August 2007.
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