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Red Meranti

Shorea mecistopteryx

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)
Order
Malvales (อันดับชบา)
Family
Dipterocarpaceae
Genus
Shorea
Species
Shorea mecistopteryx (Red Meranti)

Similar Species in Shorea

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Chan Hoi
Shorea macroptera
Least Concern
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Ka Lo
Shorea faguetiana
Endangered
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Kalo dum
Shorea longisperma
Endangered
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Mak on
Shorea singkawang
Vulnerable
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Saya Daeng
Shorea leprosula
Near Threatened
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Teng tani
Shorea guiso
Vulnerable
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Dark Red Meranti
Shorea argentifolia
Least Concern
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Red Meranti
Shorea scaberrima
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red Meranti?
The scientific name of Red Meranti is Shorea mecistopteryx. It belongs to the genus Shorea.
What is the conservation status of Red Meranti?
Red Meranti (Shorea mecistopteryx) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Red Meranti belong to?
Red Meranti (Shorea mecistopteryx) belongs to the genus Shorea, which is part of the taxonomic family Dipterocarpaceae.
Is Red Meranti endangered?
Yes, Red Meranti (Shorea mecistopteryx) 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 Meranti belong to?
Red Meranti (Shorea mecistopteryx) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Red Meranti?
The closest relatives of Red Meranti in the genus Shorea include Chan Hoi, Ka Lo, Kalo dum, Mak on, Saya Daeng.

Genus Shorea — 20 Species

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Chan Hoi
Shorea macroptera
LC 🐾
Ka Lo
Shorea faguetiana
EN 🐾
Kalo dum
Shorea longisperma
EN 🐾
Mak on
Shorea singkawang
VU 🐾
Saya Daeng
Shorea leprosula
NT 🐾
Teng tani
Shorea guiso
VU 🐾
Red Meranti
Shorea scaberrima
NT
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Red Meranti
Shorea mecistopteryx
VU
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Yellow Meranti
Shorea macrobalanos
VU 🐾
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 🐾
Red Balau
Shorea inaequilateralis
EN 🐾
Red Meranti
Shorea waltoni
NT 🐾
Light Red Meranti
Shorea stenoptera
NT 🐾
Dark Red Meranti
Shorea ovata
EN 🐾
Light Red Meranti
Shorea palembanica
CR 🐾
Light Red Meranti
Shorea parvifolia
LC
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