Shorea micans
| Shorea micans | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Shorea |
| Species: | S. micans |
| Binomial name | |
| Shorea micans P.S.Ashton[1] | |
Shorea micans is a species of plant in the Dipterocarpaceae family. The species name is derived from Latin (micans = gleaming) and refers to this species shiny leaves. It is a low emergent to main canopy tree, found in mixed dipterocarp forest on soils ovelying ultrabasic rock.[1]
S. micans is endemic to Sabah, Malaysian Borneo, and is critically endangered due to habitat loss.[2] It is found in at least two protected areas (Tawai[3] and Bidu Bidu[4] Forest Reserve).
References
- 1 2 Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Shorea micans P.S.Ashton" (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. p. 293. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Retrieved 12 November 2007.
- ↑ "Shorea micans". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2007. International Union for Conservation of Nature. 1998. Retrieved 12 November 2007. Listed as Critically Endangered (CR A1a, C2a v2.3)
- ↑ "Conservation Areas Information & Monitoring System - Tawai FR". Sabah Forestry Department. Retrieved 12 November 2007.
- ↑ "Conservation Areas Information & Monitoring System - Bidu Bidu FR". Sabah Forestry Department. Retrieved 12 November 2007.
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