Parashorea chinensis is a large species of tree (40-60 m tall) in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is native to southern China (Yunnan and Guangxi provinces) and in northern Laos and Vietnam. It is threatened by habitat loss.[1] The species is under first-class national protection in China.[3]
Parashorea chinensis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malvales |
Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
Genus: | Parashorea |
Species: | P. chinensis
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Binomial name | |
Parashorea chinensis Wang Hsie (1977)
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Synonyms[2] | |
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References
edit- ^ a b Ly, V.; Nanthavong, K.; Hoang, V.S.; Vu, V.D.; Barstow, M.; Luu, H.T.; Khou, E.; Newman, M.F. (2018). "Parashorea chinensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T32476A2820115. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T32476A2820115.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ "Parashorea chinensis Wang Hsie". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
- ^ "National key protected wild plants (first batch)". Nature Reserve of China. 2004-07-10. Archived from the original on 13 April 2012. Retrieved 13 April 2012.