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Red Balau

Shorea guiso

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

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

Names in Other Languages

Vietnamese Chai bo bo
Indonesian beraja
Thai Teng tani

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 Red Balau?
The scientific name of Red Balau is Shorea guiso. It belongs to the genus Shorea.
What is the conservation status of Red Balau?
Red Balau (Shorea guiso) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Red Balau belong to?
Red Balau (Shorea guiso) belongs to the genus Shorea, which is part of the taxonomic family Dipterocarpaceae.
Is Red Balau endangered?
Yes, Red Balau (Shorea guiso) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Red Balau belong to?
Red Balau (Shorea guiso) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Red Balau?
The closest relatives of Red Balau 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 🐾
Light Red Meranti
Shorea leprosula
NT 🐾
Light Red Meranti
Shorea stenoptera
NT 🐾
Light Red Meranti
Shorea palembanica
CR 🐾
Yellow Meranti
Shorea iliasii
CR
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