Anthoshorea virescens explained

Anthoshorea virescens is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The inference of the species name, derived from Latin (Latin: virescens = becoming green), is unclear. It is native to Borneo and to Samar and Mindanao in the Philippines.

Description

It is an emergent tree, up to tall, in mixed dipterocarp forest on clay soils.

Anthoshorea virescens is found in at least two protected areas (Lambir & Gunung Mulu National Parks), but is threatened elsewhere due to habitat loss.

Wood

It is a light hardwood sold under the trade names of white meranti.