Dryobalanops lanceolata
Dryobalanops lanceolata is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. 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]
| Dryobalanops lanceolata | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Dryobalanops |
| Species: | D. lanceolata |
| Binomial name | |
| Dryobalanops lanceolata | |
| Synonyms | |
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Dryobalanops kayanensis Becc. | |
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
- Ashton, P. (1998). "Dryobalanops lanceolata". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 1998: e.T33164A9763445. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T33164A9763445.en. Retrieved 23 December 2017. Listed as Endangered (EN A1cd, D v2.3)
- Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Dryobalanops lanceolata Burck". 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). 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 134, 136. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 12 November 2007.
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