Shorea crassa

Shorea crassa
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Shorea
Species:
S. crassa
Binomial name
Shorea crassa

Shorea crassa is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is endemic to Borneo. The species name is derived from Latin (crassus = thick) and refers to thick leaf blade.

Description

It is an emergent tree, up to 45 metres (148 ft), found in mixed dipterocarp forest on deep yellow sandy soils.[2] It is found in at least one protected area (Gunung Mulu National Park).[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ Barstow, M. (2018). "Shorea crassa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T37531A68073114. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T37531A68073114.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Shorea crassa P.S.Ashton" (PDF). 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. 244–245. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Retrieved 21 November 2007.


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