Definition

1. Noun:
   • A valuable Philippine timber tree: Shorea teysmanniana is the scientific name for a specific species of tree native to the Philippines, known for producing high-quality, commercially important wood.

Usage Notes

• This term is a proper noun, specifically a scientific name (a binomial nomenclature). It should be written in italics () or underlined. The first part () is the genus name and is capitalized. The second part () is the specific epithet and is not capitalized.
• It is primarily used in botanical, forestry, conservation, and timber trade contexts. It is not a common word in everyday conversation.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The forest reserve is home to several endangered species, including Shorea teysmanniana.
  • The loggers were fined for illegally harvesting Shorea teysmanniana.
  • Conservation efforts focus on protecting the habitat of Shorea teysmanniana.

Advanced Usage

• In Taxonomic Context: The name is used to precisely identify this species within the large genus, which contains many other timber trees commonly known as meranti, lauan, or Philippine mahogany.
• In Legal/Regulatory Documents: The scientific name is used in legislation, CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) appendices, and logging permits to avoid ambiguity that common names might cause.

Variants and Related Words

• Common Names: This tree may be known by local or trade names such as "red lauan" or "Philippine mahogany," but these names are often applied to several related species and are not precise equivalents.
• Shorea (n): The genus name, encompassing many species of tropical hardwood trees in the family Dipterocarpaceae.

Synonyms

• Philippine mahogany (imprecise, as a common name for several species)
• Red lauan (imprecise, as a common name for several species)

Related Terms (Not direct synonyms)

• Dipterocarp (n): A member of the family Dipterocarpaceae, to which belongs.
• Hardwood (n): A general term for the wood from broad-leaved trees, which includes the timber from this species.
• Timber tree (n): A tree cultivated or harvested primarily for its wood.

Noun

1. valuable Philippine timber tree