Dark red meranti, Light red meranti, Red lauan
Shorea siamensis
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Basic Information
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: shorea
Plant ID (slug): shorea-siamensis
Numeric ID: 25091
USDA Hardiness: 10-12
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Shorea siamensis is a deciduous Tree growing to 18 m (59ft) by 15 m (49ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very acid soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.
Distribution
Southeast Asia - Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam.
Habitats
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
Astringent Dysentery The bark is astringent. A decoction is used in the treatment of dysentery[730 ].
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Shorea siamensis Dark red meranti, Light red meranti, Red lauan