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General Information

Shorea thorelii is a deciduous tree that can grow 30 - 40 metres tall[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of resin and wood.
The plant is classified as 'Critically Endangered' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2011)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Southeast Asia - Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam.

Habitat

A canopy tree in semi-evergreen to evergreen forests; dry dense forests and in secondary formations; found at elevations up to 600 metres[].

Properties

Conservation Status	Critically Endangered
Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Deciduous Tree
Height	35.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

The plant is said to grow on acid red soils which are located on basaltic ranges[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The bark can be mixed with food to make humans sterile[].

Other Uses

The resin of the trunk is traditionally used for the caulking of boats[].

The wood is used for small internal works[].

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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