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Meranti Rambai Daun
Shorea acuminata


English Common Name: Light Red Meranti, Red Lauan

Chinese Name / 植物中文名: 轻红柳桉 (Qīng hóngliǔ ān)

Other Local Name: Pokok Meranti Rambai Daun (Malaysia)

Family Name: Dipterocarpaceae (Meranti Family)

Scientific Name: Shorea acuminata

Synonym: Not known

Classification: ‎Angiosperms (Flowering Plants)‎ > ‎Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants Division)‎ > ‎Malvales‎ > ‎Dipterocarpaceae (Meranti Family)‎ > ‎Shorea

Origin: Malaysia and Sumatra

Growth Habit: Tree

Characteristic: A tree with drooping leaves growing to 45 to 60 meters height.

Care Requirements: Prefers full sun and moderate watering.

Images Location: Malaysia

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