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Dark Red Meranti

Shorea elliptica

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)
Class
Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)
Order
Malvales (アオイ目)
Family
Dipterocarpaceae
Genus
Shorea
Species
Shorea elliptica (Dark Red Meranti)

Similar Species in Shorea

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Yellow Meranti
Shorea iliasii
Critically Endangered
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Yellow Meranti
Shorea macrobalanos
Vulnerable
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Yellow Meranti
Shorea polyandra
Vulnerable
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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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Dark Red Meranti
Shorea argentifolia
Least Concern
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Balau
Shorea lumutensis
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dark Red Meranti?
The scientific name of Dark Red Meranti is Shorea elliptica. It belongs to the genus Shorea.
What is the conservation status of Dark Red Meranti?
Dark Red Meranti (Shorea elliptica) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Dark Red Meranti belong to?
Dark Red Meranti (Shorea elliptica) belongs to the genus Shorea, which is part of the taxonomic family Dipterocarpaceae.
Is Dark Red Meranti endangered?
Yes, Dark Red Meranti (Shorea elliptica) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Dark Red Meranti belong to?
Dark Red Meranti (Shorea elliptica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Dark Red Meranti?
The closest relatives of Dark Red Meranti in the genus Shorea include Yellow Meranti, Yellow Meranti, Yellow Meranti, Red Meranti, Red Meranti.

Genus Shorea — 20 Species

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Yellow Meranti
Shorea iliasii
CR 🐾
Yellow Meranti
Shorea macrobalanos
VU 🐾
Yellow Meranti
Shorea polyandra
VU 🐾
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 🐾
Light Red Meranti
Shorea platycarpa
CR 🐾
Light Red Meranti
Shorea parvifolia
LC 🐾
Light Red Meranti
Shorea leprosula
NT 🐾
Light Red Meranti
Shorea stenoptera
NT 🐾
Light Red Meranti
Shorea palembanica
CR 🐾
Balau
Shorea lumutensis
CR
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