Shorea micans

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

Shorea micans is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The species name is derived from Latin (micans = gleaming) and refers to this species shiny leaves.[2]

Shorea micans is endemic to the island of Borneo, found only within the Malaysia Sabah section of the island. It has been found in numerous protected areas, including Bidu Bidu, Tawai, Meliau Range, Kuamas and Bukit Tingkar forest reserves.[1]

It is a low emergent to main canopy tree in mixed dipterocarp forest, on soils overlying ultrabasic rock,[2] up to 560 metres elevation.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Khoo, E.; Lee, Y.L.; Maycock, C.R.; Nilus, R.; Sugau, J.; Tsen, S.; Juiling, S.; Hoo, P.K.; Tanggaraju, S. (2019). "Shorea micans". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T33425A136325817. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T33425A136325817.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Shorea micans 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. p. 293. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Retrieved 12 November 2007.


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