Parashorea densiflora

Parashorea densiflora
In Selangor, Malaysia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Parashorea
Species:
P. densiflora
Binomial name
Parashorea densiflora
Subspecies[2]
  • Parashorea densiflora subsp. densiflora
  • Parashorea densiflora subsp. kerrii (Tardieu) Pooma
Synonyms[3]

Synonyms of subsp. kerrii:

  • Parashorea kerrii Tardieu

Parashorea densiflora (also called white seraya) is a species of flowering plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is a tree native to Laos, Thailand, and Peninsular Malaysia.[2] It grows up to 40 m (130 ft) tall. It flowers in March to April and fruits from May to December.[1]

Two subspecies are accepted.[1][2]

  • Parashorea densiflora subsp. densiflora โ€“ native to Peninsular Malaysia, in the states of Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Selangor and Terengganu. It grows in lowland and hill mixed dipterocarp rain forest.[1]
  • Parashorea densiflora subsp. kerrii (Tardieu) Pooma โ€“ native to northeastern Thailand and Laos. It grows in lowland dry evergreen forest on stony soils near streams.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Barstow, M. (2023). "Parashorea densiflora". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023 e.T31430A215141579. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 "Parashorea densiflora Slooten & Symington". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
  3. โ†‘ "Parashorea densiflora subsp. kerrii (Tardieu) Pooma". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 15 April 2026.