Koompassia malaccensis
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Koompassia malaccensis is a tropical rainforest tree species up to 60 m tall[3] in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Borneo and Thailand.[2] It is threatened by habitat loss.[1] A common name for this wood is Kempas, it is used as a flooring material.[4]
References
- ^ a b "Koompassia malaccensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T33209A9765872. 1998. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T33209A9765872.en.
- ^ a b c "Koompassia malaccensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 15 March 2019.
- ^ Hou, Ding (2000). "Koompassia malaccensis Maingay ex Benth.". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 3. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 154, 156. ISBN 978-983-2181-06-4. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 12 June 2008.
- ^ Use as wood flooring
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