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Ex-Tallest Tropical Tree This Menara Tree - Shorea faguetiana was previously documented as the tallest living tropical tree in the world at 96.9 meters height, until 2 more taller trees were subsequently found, with the tallest tree of the same species at 100.8 meters. Malaysia,Menara,Plant,Sabah,Shorea faguetiana,Tree Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Ex-Tallest Tropical Tree

This Menara Tree - Shorea faguetiana was previously documented as the tallest living tropical tree in the world at 96.9 meters height, until 2 more taller trees were subsequently found, with the tallest tree of the same species at 100.8 meters.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Spectacular! Do they also have a very long life span? Posted 3 years ago
    1. View Albert Kang's profile
      Albert Kang
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      Am not sure as nothing is mentioned about that, but I think they are easily over a hundred years! Posted 3 years ago

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The Shorea faguetiana

"Shorea faguetiana" is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. Along with other species in the genus "Shorea", it is also called yellow meranti. It is native to Borneo, the Malay Peninsula, and Thailand.

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Similar species: Malvales
Species identified by Albert Kang
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Uploaded Aug 4, 2022. Captured Oct 27, 2018 09:41.
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  • Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
  • f/3.4
  • 1/60s
  • ISO800
  • 3.8mm