Dipterocarpus caudatus
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malvales |
Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
Genus: | Dipterocarpus |
Species: | D. caudatus
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Binomial name | |
Dipterocarpus caudatus | |
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Dipterocarpus caudatus is a species of plant in the evergreen or semi-evergreen family Dipterocarpaceae. The species name is derived from Latin (caudatus = tailed) and refers to the narrow acumen of the leaf apex.[1] It is an emergent tree, up to 50 m tall, in mixed dipterocarp forest on dry ridges. It is found within Sumatra, coastal Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Borneo. It is a medium hardwood sold under the trade names of Keruing. It was formerly most abundant along the coastal hills on sandy soils, but is endangered due to land conversion.[1] D. caudatus is found in at least one protected area (Sepilok Forest Reserve).
References[]
- ^ a b c Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Dipterocarpus caudatus Foxw.". 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). Vol. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 94, 97. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 21 November 2007.
- ^ Dipterocarpus caudatus ssp. caudatus. "IUCN Red List critically endangered species (plantae)".
Categories:
- Dipterocarpus
- Trees of Sumatra
- Trees of Malaya
- Trees of Borneo
- Endangered flora of Asia
- Dipterocarpaceae stubs