Biology:Dryobalanops rappa

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Short description: Species of tree

Dryobalanops rappa
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Dryobalanops
Species:
D. rappa
Binomial name
Dryobalanops rappa

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 area (Gunung Mulu National Park), but is threatened elsewhere due to habitat loss. [2] The IUCN has assessed the species as endangered due to habitat damage by deforestation, mining, agriculture and fires.[1]

It is an emergent tree, up to 55 m tall, found in coastal mixed peat swamp forest and in lower montane kerangas forests.[2] It is a heavy hardwood sold under the trade names of Kapur.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Hamidi, A.; Robiansyah, I.; Randi, A.; Hoo, P.K.; Khoo, E.; Kusumadewi, Y.; Julia, S.; Maycock, C.R. (2019). "Dryobalanops rappa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T36431A143153322. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T36431A143153322.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/36431/143153322. Retrieved 19 November 2021. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Dryobalanops rappa Becc.". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 138. ISBN 978-983-2181-59-0. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 13 November 2007. 

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