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Shorea glauca King

Family Name: Dipterocarpaceae
Common Name: Balau Laut

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Family Name
Genus Epithet
Species Epithet
Name Authority
Name Status (botanical)
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Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Division Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants)
Plant Growth Form Tree (Medium (16m-30m))
Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial
Mode of Nutrition Autotrophic

Biogeography

Native Distribution Indonesia (Sumatera), Malaysia, Thailand
Native Habitat Terrestrial
Preferred Climate Zone Tropical
Local Conservation Status Non-native

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Full Sun
Water Preference Moderate Water
Plant Growth Rate Moderate to Slow

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Master ID 30401
Species ID 4710
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Species record last updated on: 05 August 2022.
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