Shorea dyeri
Thwaites ex Trimen
Dipterocarpaceae
Common Name:
General Information
Shorea dyeri is a large evergreen tree[
894- Title
- The Mangoes. Their Botany, Nomenclature, Horticulture and Utilization.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Kostermans A.J.G.H.; & Bompard J.M.
- Publisher
- Academic Press; London
- Year
- 1993
- ISBN
- 0-12-421920-9
- Description
- A very detailed book about the genus Mangifera, which includes the well-known Mango.
].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use of its wood.
The plant is classified as 'Endangered' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2013)[
338- Title
- IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.iucnredlist.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat.
].
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
464- Title
- A Handbook to the Flora of Ceylon
- Publication
-
- Author
- Trimen H.; continued by Hooker J.D.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Dulau and Co; London.
- Year
- 1898
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Very dated, but still a useful work. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
Range
E. Asia - southwestern Sri Lanka.
Habitat
Lowland wet evergreen forest[
338- Title
- IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.iucnredlist.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat.
].
Properties
| Conservation Status | Endangered |
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 0.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The wood is used locally as a construction timber[
894- Title
- The Mangoes. Their Botany, Nomenclature, Horticulture and Utilization.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Kostermans A.J.G.H.; & Bompard J.M.
- Publisher
- Academic Press; London
- Year
- 1993
- ISBN
- 0-12-421920-9
- Description
- A very detailed book about the genus Mangifera, which includes the well-known Mango.
].
Propagation
We have no specific information for this species - the information below is a general guide for the genus.
Seed - best sown as soon as possible. It does not require pre-treatment, but it is recommended to soak the seed for 12 hours prior to sowing[
]. The seeds are sown in seedbeds, where they are covered with a mixture of sand and soil (1:1) or with a thin layer of sawdust[
]. Germination of fresh seeds is usually good and rapid. About two weeks after germination, when the seedlings are 5 - 6cm tall, they are potted up into individual containers about 15 x 23cm with good drainage holes at their base[
]. It is normally recommended to use a mixture of forest soil and sand (at a ratio of 3:1) as the potting medium in order to introduce the appropriate mycorrhiza to the roots. The seedlings are placed in 50 - 60% sunlight and watered twice daily[
].
Seedlings can be planted out when 30 - 40cm tall - harden the seedlings off in full sunlight for one month prior to planting[
].
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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
web interface by
Ajna Fern
with help from
Richard Morris.
