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Anthoshorea bentongensis

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Anthoshorea bentongensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Anthoshorea
Species:
A. bentongensis
Binomial name
Anthoshorea bentongensis
(Foxw.) P.S.Ashton & J.Heck. (2022)
Synonyms[2]
  • Shorea bentongensis Foxw. (1932)
  • Shorea pahangensis Foxw. (1932)

Anthoshorea bentongensis (called, along with some other species in the genus Anthoshorea, white meranti) is a species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is endemic to Peninsular Malaysia, where it is native to the states of Johor, Pahang, and Selangor. It grows in lowland and hill rain forest, generally in low-lying areas and deep valleys in hill forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Rivers, M.C.; Barstow, M. (2019). "Shorea bentongensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T31431A123234766. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T31431A123234766.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Anthoshorea bentongensis (Foxw.) P.S.Ashton & J.Heck". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 26 September 2024.