Shorea crassa
| Shorea crassa | |
|---|---|
| "Vulnerable"[1] | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Shorea |
| Species: | S. crassa |
| Binomial name | |
| Shorea crassa P.S.Ashton[1] | |
Shorea crassa is a species of plant in the Dipterocarpaceae family. 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.[1] S. crassa is endemic to Borneo. It is found in at least one protected area (Gunung Mulu National Park).[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Shorea crassa P.S.Ashton" (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 244–245. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Retrieved 21 November 2007.
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