Dryobalanops fusca

Dryobalanops fusca
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Dryobalanops
Species: D. fusca
Binomial name
Dryobalanops fusca
Slooten[1]

Dryobalanops fusca is a species of plant in the Dipterocarpaceae family. The species name fusca is derived from Latin (fuscus = dark-coloured) and refers to the dark coloured indumentum This species is endemic to Borneo, where it is threatened due to habitat loss.[2] It is a large emergent tree, up to 60 m tall, found in kerangas on raised beaches.[1] It is a heavy hardwood sold under the trade names of Kapur.

References

  1. 1 2 Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Dryobalanops fusca Slooten" (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. 132–133. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Retrieved 11 November 2007.
  2. Ashton (1998). "Dryobalanops fusca". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2007. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 11 November 2007. Listed as Critically Endangered (CR A1cd+2 cd, B1+2c, C1, D v2.3)


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