Dryobalanops rappa

Dryobalanops rappa
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Malvales
Family:	Dipterocarpaceae
Genus:	Dryobalanops
Species:	D. rappa
Binomial name
	Dryobalanops rappa; Becc.[1]

Dryobalanops rappa is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The species name is derived from Iban (kerapa = a shallow swamp) and refers to the species habitat. This species is endemic to Borneo. It is found in at least one protected areas (Gunung Mulu National Park), but is threatened elsewhere due to habitat loss.[1]

It is an emergent tree, up to 55 m tall, found in coastal mixed peat swamp forest and in lower montane kerangas forests.[1] It is a heavy hardwood sold under the trade names of Kapur.

References

Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Dryobalanops rappa Becc.". 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. p. 138. ISBN 978-983-2181-59-0. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 13 November 2007.

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[Ashton-1] Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Dryobalanops rappa Becc.". 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. p. 138. ISBN 978-983-2181-59-0. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 13 November 2007.