Dryobalanops lanceolata
| Dryobalanops lanceolata | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Dryobalanops |
| Species: | D. lanceolata |
| Binomial name | |
| Dryobalanops lanceolata Burck[2] | |
| Synonyms | |
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Dryobalanops kayanensis Becc. | |
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.
References
- 1 2 "Dryobalanops lanceolata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2007. International Union for Conservation of Nature. 1998. Retrieved 12 November 2007. Listed as Endangered (EN A1cd, D v2.3)
- 1 2 Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Dryobalanops lanceolata Burck" (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions) 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 134,136. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Retrieved 12 November 2007.
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