Biology:Dryobalanops fusca

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Short description: Species of tree

Dryobalanops fusca
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Dryobalanops
Species:
D. fusca
Binomial name
Dryobalanops fusca
Slooten[2]

Dryobalanops fusca is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. 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.[1] It is a large emergent tree, up to 60 m tall, found in kerangas forests on raised beaches.[2] It is a heavy hardwood sold under the trade names of Kapur.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Ashton, P. (1998). "Dryobalanops fusca". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (IUCN) 1998: e.T33380A9774498. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T33380A9774498.en. http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/33380/0. Retrieved 23 December 2017.  Listed as Critically Endangered (CR A1cd+2 cd, B1+2c, C1, D v2.3)
  2. 2.0 2.1 Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Dryobalanops fusca Slooten". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 132–133. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 11 November 2007. 

Wikidata ☰ Q5309749 entry