Shorea rubra
Shorea rubra is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet rubra means "red" and refers to the underside of the leaf.[3]
| Shorea rubra | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Shorea |
| Species: | S. rubra |
| Binomial name | |
| Shorea rubra | |
Description
Shorea rubra grows up to 50 metres (160 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1.3 m (4 ft). It has buttresses up to 2.5 m (8 ft) tall. The dark brown to black bark is fissured and becomes flaky. The leathery leaves are ovate and measure up to 13 cm (5 in) long. The inflorescences bear yellow flowers.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Shorea rubra is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests to elevations of 800 m (2,600 ft).[1]
Conservation
Shorea rubra has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by land conversion for agriculture. It is also threatened by logging for its timber. Shorea rubra does occur in a number of protected areas.[1]
References
- Kusumadewi, Y.; Julia, S.; Hoo, P.K.; Maycock, C.R.; Khoo, E. & Robiansyah, I. (2019). "Shorea rubra". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T37544A137723942. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
- "Shorea rubra". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
- 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. p. 326. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.