Light Red Meranti
Shorea quadrinervis
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Basic Information
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: shorea
Plant ID (slug): shorea-quadrinervis
Numeric ID: 22245
USDA Hardiness: 10-12
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Shorea quadrinervis is an evergreen Tree growing to 30 m (98ft) by 25 m (82ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The flowers are pollinated by Thrips. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
Distribution
Southeast Asia - Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia (the tree is endemic to Borneo).
Habitats
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Shorea quadrinervis Light Red Meranti