Anthoshorea dealbata
| Anthoshorea dealbata | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Anthoshorea |
| Species: | A. dealbata
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| Binomial name | |
| Anthoshorea dealbata (Foxw.) P.S.Ashton & J.Heck. (2022)
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| Synonyms[2] | |
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Shorea dealbata Foxw. (1932) | |
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]
Description
It is a main canopy tree, up to 30 m tall, found in kerangas forests on white sand terraces and on sandstone plateau.[3]
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]
References
- ^ a b c Chua, L.S.L., Hamidi, A., Rachmat, H.H., Julia, S., Kusumadewi, Y., Ling, C.Y., Randi, A., Robiansyah, I. & Bodos, V. (2023). "Shorea dealbata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023 e.T31969A68073369. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T31969A68073369.en. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Anthoshorea dealbata (Foxw.) P.S.Ashton & J.Heck". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
- ^ a b Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Shorea dealbata Foxw." (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 248. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Retrieved 21 November 2007.