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Light Red Meranti

Shorea leprosula

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Malvales (Malvenartige)
Family
Dipterocarpaceae
Genus
Shorea
Species
Shorea leprosula (Light Red Meranti)

Names in Other Languages

Thai Saya Daeng

Similar Species in Shorea

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Salharzbaum
Shorea robusta
Least Concern
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Yellow Meranti
Shorea macrobalanos
Vulnerable
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Dark Red Meranti
Shorea argentifolia
Least Concern
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Red Meranti
Shorea waltoni
Near Threatened
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Red Meranti
Shorea mecistopteryx
Vulnerable
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Red Meranti
Shorea scaberrima
Near Threatened
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Yellow Meranti
Shorea polyandra
Vulnerable
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Yellow Meranti
Shorea iliasii
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Light Red Meranti?
The scientific name of Light Red Meranti is Shorea leprosula. It belongs to the genus Shorea.
What is the conservation status of Light Red Meranti?
Light Red Meranti (Shorea leprosula) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Light Red Meranti belong to?
Light Red Meranti (Shorea leprosula) belongs to the genus Shorea, which is part of the taxonomic family Dipterocarpaceae.
What kingdom does Light Red Meranti belong to?
Light Red Meranti (Shorea leprosula) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Light Red Meranti?
The closest relatives of Light Red Meranti in the genus Shorea include Salharzbaum, Yellow Meranti, Light Red Meranti, Red Meranti, Red Meranti.

Genus Shorea — 20 Species

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Salharzbaum
Shorea robusta
LC 🐾
Yellow Meranti
Shorea macrobalanos
VU 🐾
Light Red Meranti
Shorea platycarpa
CR 🐾
Red Meranti
Shorea waltoni
NT 🐾
Red Meranti
Shorea mecistopteryx
VU 🐾
Red Meranti
Shorea scaberrima
NT 🐾
Dark Red Meranti
Shorea argentifolia
LC 🐾
Dark Red Meranti
Shorea ovata
EN 🐾
Red Balau
Shorea inaequilateralis
EN 🐾
Red Meranti
Shorea pallidifolia
EN 🐾
Light Red Meranti
Shorea macrophylla
LC 🐾
Light Red Meranti
Shorea almon
NT 🐾
White Meranti
Shorea balanocarpoides
EN 🐾
Dark Red Meranti
Shorea acuminata
LC 🐾
Yellow Meranti
Shorea polyandra
VU 🐾
Light Red Meranti
Shorea parvifolia
LC
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Light Red Meranti
Shorea leprosula
NT
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Light Red Meranti
Shorea stenoptera
NT 🐾
Light Red Meranti
Shorea palembanica
CR 🐾
Yellow Meranti
Shorea iliasii
CR
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