Dryobalanops lanceolata
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| Dryobalanops lanceolata | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Dryobalanops |
| Species: | D. lanceolata |
| Binomial name | |
| Dryobalanops lanceolata Burck |
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| Synonyms | |
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Dryobalanops kayanensis Becc. |
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Dryobalanops lanceolata is a species of plant in the Dipterocarpaceae family. The species name is derived from Latin (lanceolatus = shaped like the head of a spear) and refers to the shape of the leaf. This species is endemic to Borneo. It is found in at least five protected areas (Kabilli-Sepilok Forest Reserve, Danum Valley Conservation Area, Ulu Temburong, Lambir and Gunung Mulu National Parks), but is threatened elsewhere due to habitat loss[1]. It is an immense emergent tree, up to 80 m tall, found in mixed dipterocarp forest on clay-rich soils[2]. It is a heavy hardwood sold under the trade names of Kapur.
[edit] References
- ^ "Dryobalanops lanceolata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2007. International Union for Conservation of Nature. 1998. http://www.iucnredlist.org/apps/redlist/details/33164. Retrieved 12 November 2007. Listed as Endangered (EN A1cd, D v2.3)
- ^ Ashton, P.S. Dipterocarpaceae. In Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak, Volume 5, 2004. Soepadmo, E., Saw, L.G. and Chung, R.C.K. eds. Government of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. ISBN 983-2181-59-3
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