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Parashorea macrophylla

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Parashorea macrophylla
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Parashorea macrophylla is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The name macrophylla is derived from Greek (makros = big and phullon = leaf) and refers to the species extremely large leaves (30-50 x 16–24 cm). It is endemic to Borneo, being found in Brunei, Sarawak and West Kalimantan.[2] The timber is sold under the trade name of white lauan or white seraya. It occurs in protected areas in Sarawak but elsewhere it is threatened by habitat loss.[1]

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