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Shorea palembanica

Family Name: Dipterocarpaceae
Common Name: Meranti Tengkawang Air

Name

Family Name
Genus Epithet
Species Epithet
Name Status (botanical)
Common Names
Comments

Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Growth Form Tree

Biogeography

Native Distribution Sumatra, Borneo

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Full Sun
Water Preference Moderate Water
Plant Growth Rate Moderate

Foliar

Mature Foliage Colour(s) Green
Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio 2.5 (Tree - Open Canopy)

Image Repository

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Others

Master ID 1833
Species ID 3126
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Species record last updated on: 18 February 2022.
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