Shorea palosapis

Shorea palosapis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Shorea
Species: S. palosapis
Binomial name
Shorea palosapis
(Blanco) Merr.

Shorea palosapis (also called Philippine Mahogany or White Lauan) is a species of plant in the Dipterocarpaceae family. It is endemic to the Philippines. It is threatened by habitat loss which stems from recent human involvement in its natural habitat.

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