Dipterocarpus oblongifolius
| Dipterocarpus oblongifolius | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Dipterocarpus |
| Species: | D. oblongifolius
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| Binomial name | |
| Dipterocarpus oblongifolius | |
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Dipterocarpus oblongifolius is a species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The specific epithet oblongifolius is from the Latin meaning 'oblong leaves'.[3]
Description
[edit]Dipterocarpus oblongifolius grows up to 30 m (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1.5 m (5 ft). The bark is greyish brown. The fruits are ovoid to spindle-shaped, up to 3 cm (1.2 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]Dipterocarpus oblongifolius is native to Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is on river banks to 400 m (1,300 ft) elevation.[3]
Conservation
[edit]Dipterocarpus oblongifolius has been assessed as least concern on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by conversion of its habitat for agriculture through logging. The species is present in a number of protected areas in Borneo including Gunung Mulu National Park, Batang Ai National Park, Lanjak Entimau Wildlife Sanctuary and Gunung Lumaku Forest Reserve.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Chua, L.S.L.; Cicuzza, D.; Ganesan, S.K; Hamidi, A.; Rachmat, H.H.; Julia, S.; Khoo, E.; Kusumadewi, Y.; Ling, C.Y.; Maycock, C.R.; Randi, A.; Robiansyah, I.; Strijk, J.S.; Tsen, S.; Bodos, V.; Nilus, R.; Sugau, J.; Pereira, J.T. (2023). "Dipterocarpus oblongifolius". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023: e.T33078A212030152. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T33078A212030152.en. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ a b "Dipterocarpus oblongifolius Blume". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- ^ a b c Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Dipterocarpus oblongifolius Blume". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 117–118. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.