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Parashorea parvifolia

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Parashorea parvifolia
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P. parvifolia
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Parashorea parvifolia

Parashorea parvifolia is a species of plant in the Dipterocarpaceae family. The name parvifolia is derived from Latin (parvus = small and folia = leaf) and refers to species small leaves (6-9 x 3-4.5 cm). It is endemic to Borneo (Brunei, Sabah, Sarawak and east Kalimantan). It is a large emergent tree, up to 60 m tall, found in mixed dipterocarp forests on fertile clay soils.[1] It is currently not listed on the IUCN redlist and is found in at least one protected area (Lambir National Park).

References

  1. ^ a b Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Parashorea parvifolia Wyatt-Sm. ex P.S.Ashton" (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. p. 188. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Retrieved 10 November 2007.