Dipterocarpus stellatus

Dipterocarpus stellatus is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The specific epithet stellatus means "star-like", referring to its trichomes.[3]

Dipterocarpus stellatus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Dipterocarpus
Species:
D. stellatus
Binomial name
Dipterocarpus stellatus
Synonyms[2]
  • Dipterocarpus nobilis Dyer

Description

Dipterocarpus stellatus grows as a tree up to 65 metres (200 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1 m (3 ft). The bark is pinkish brown. Its fruits are spiraled, up to 5 cm (2 in) long.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Dipterocarpus stellatus is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest to 800 m (2,600 ft) elevation.[3]

Conservation

Dipterocarpus stellatus has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by land conversion to plantations for agriculture and by logging roads. Mining is considered a threat to the species in Kalimantan.[1]

References
  1. Kusumadewi, Y.; Maycock, C.R.; Hoo, P.K.; Julia, S.; Khoo, E.; Robiansyah, I. (2019). "Dipterocarpus stellatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T63021A136471097. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T63021A136471097.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. "Dipterocarpus stellatus". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  3. Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Dipterocarpus stellatus Vesque". 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. 122, 124. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 21 August 2013.


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