Dryobalanops fusca
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Dryobalanops fusca is a species of plant in the Dipterocarpaceae family. The species name fusca is derived from Latin (fuscus = dark-coloured) and refers to the dark coloured indumentum This species is endemic to Borneo, where it is threatened due to habitat loss.[2] It is a large emergent tree, up to 60 m tall, found in kerangas on raised beaches.[1] It is a heavy hardwood sold under the trade names of Kapur.
References
- ^ a b Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Dryobalanops fusca Slooten" (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 132–133. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Retrieved 11 November 2007.
- ^ Ashton, P. (1998). "Dryobalanops fusca". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998. IUCN: e.T33380A9774498. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T33380A9774498.en. Retrieved 23 December 2017. Listed as Critically Endangered (CR A1cd+2 cd, B1+2c, C1, D v2.3)
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