Shorea ovalis — a medium houseplant
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Shorea ovalis

Shorea Ovalis

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Rubroshorea ovalis is a species of flowering plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is a large fast-growing tree, up to 50 meters tall, which is native to Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, and Singapore. It flowers every 3 to 4 years between March and June. Flowers are pollinated by insects and seeds are dispersed by the wind.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Genus
Shorea
Family
Dipterocarpaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Light Red Meranti
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Shorea ovalis bark
PLATE 01 · bark
Shorea ovalis bark
PLATE 02 · bark
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