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