Once upon a time, there was a magnificent Shorea plant residing deep in a dense rainforest. This special plant possessed the power to grant wishes to anyone who truly believed in its magic. Legend has it that a young explorer stumbled upon it and made a selfless wish for peace and harmony in the world. Overnight, the plant bloomed with vibrant colors and released a soothing fragrance that spread far and wide, bringing people together in unity. This captivating story of the Shorea plant reminds us of the profound impact even a single wish can have on our world.
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Short Description
Fruit of a Shorea species
Shorea is a genus of about 196 species of mainly rainforest trees in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The genus is named after Sir John Shore, the governor-general of the British East India Company, 1793–1798. The timber of trees of the genus is sold under the common names lauan, luan, lawaan, meranti, seraya, balau, bangkirai, and Philippine mahogany.
Description
Shorea spp. are native to Southeast Asia, from northern India to Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. In west Malesia and the Philippines, this genus dominates the skyline of the tropical forests. The tallest documented tropical angiosperm is a 100.8 m (331 ft) Shorea faguetiana found in the Danum Valley Conservation Area, in Sabah, Malaysia (Borneo). And in the Tawau Hills National Park, in Sabah on the island of Borneo at least five other species of the genus have been measured to be over 80 m tall: S. argentifolia, S. gibbosa, S. johorensis, S. smithiana, and S. superba. Borneo is also the hotspot of Shorea diversity with 138 species, of which 91 are endemic to the island.
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