Meranti (Shorea leprosula)
₹2,500.00 Regular Price
₹600.00Sale Price
Excluding Taxes
Scientific Name: Shorea leprosula — Red Meranti.
Native Home: Southeast Asia, especially Malaysia, Indonesia, and Borneo.
Height: 30–60 m.
Lifespan: Several hundred years under suitable forest conditions.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Reddish hardwood, workable and commonly used for interior construction.
Harvesting: Sourced from tropical forests and managed forestry operations; sustainable harvesting is important.
Age to Harvest: Often 40–60+ years for commercial-sized timber, depending on growth conditions.
Products: Plywood, furniture, doors, joinery, veneers, and interior panelling.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Used for houses, boats, and woodworking across parts of Southeast Asia.
Global Spread: Important in Southeast Asian timber production and traded internationally.
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