Shorea - Wikipedia Shorea is a genus of about 47 species of mainly rainforest trees in the family Dipterocarpaceae The timber of trees of the genus is sold under the common names lauan, luan, lawaan, meranti, seraya, balau, bangkirai, and Philippine mahogany
Balau | The Wood Database (Hardwood) The majority of Shorea species are listed as being critically endangered due to a population reduction of over 80% in the past three generations, caused by a decline in its natural range, and exploitation
Philippine White Lauan Tree – Forestry. com White Lauan is one of several species in the Lauan group, which includes various Shorea species: Known for its reddish hue and high durability Recognized for its high-quality timber, frequently used in construction Valued for its versatility in woodworking and furniture making
SHOREA Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster The meaning of SHOREA is a genus of Indo-Malayan timber trees (family Dipterocarpaceae) that are rich in resin, have flowers with twisted petals, a very short calyx tube, and sepals which become enlarged and winglike in fruit, and that include forms yielding valuable lumber
Shorea - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics There are 357 species of the meranti and balan genus (Shorea) of the Dipterocarpaceae family of the Asian tropics Shorea is the most important timber genus in tropical Asia and species grow in Sri Lanka, to South China, Malaysia and throughout Indonesia