Shorea monticola
Shorea monticola is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet monticola means "mountain-dwelling", referring to the habitat.[3]
| Shorea monticola | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Shorea |
| Species: | S. monticola |
| Binomial name | |
| Shorea monticola | |
Description
Shorea monticola grows up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1.2 m (4 ft). It has buttresses up to 1.5 m (5 ft) tall. The bark becomes cracked and flaky. The leathery leaves are elliptic and measure up to 13 cm (5 in) long. The inflorescences measure up to 12 cm (5 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Shorea monticola is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is upper dipterocarp forests, at elevations of 600–1,500 m (2,000–5,000 ft).[1]
References
- Kusumadewi, Y.; Julia, S.; Hoo, P.K.; Robiansyah, I.; Khoo, E.; Maycock, C.R. (2019). "Shorea monticola". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T37537A149074135. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- "Shorea monticola". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- Ashton, P. S. (2004). "Shorea Roxb.". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 293–294. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.
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