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Meranti Kepong
Shorea ovalis


English Common Name: Light Red Meranti, Meranti Kepong

Chinese Name / 中文名: Not known

Other Local Name: Pokok Meranti Kepong (Malaysia)

Family Name: Dipterocarpaceae (Meranti Family)

Scientific Name: Shorea ovalis

Synonym: Not known

Classification: ‎Angiosperms (Flowering Plants)‎ > ‎Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants Division)‎ > ‎Malvales‎ > ‎Dipterocarpaceae (Meranti Family)‎ > ‎Shorea

Origin: Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra

Growth Habit: Tree

Characteristic: A tall tree with hard leaves and cream color flowers.

Care Requirements: Prefers full sun and moderate watering.

Images Location: Malaysia

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