ON THIS PLANT
Rubroshorea curtisii is a species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is native to Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and northwestern Borneo. It grows as a large tree with a grey or reddish-brown and coarsely fissured trunk; and a greyish-blue crown. It fruits every 5–10 years, after prolonged periods of drought.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Shorea
- Family
- Dipterocarpaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Dark Red Meranti
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