Shorea scrobiculata
Shorea scrobiculata is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The specific epithet scrobiculata means "sawdust-like", referring to the indumentum of the flowers.[3]
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Shorea |
| Species: | S. scrobiculata |
| Binomial name | |
| Shorea scrobiculata | |
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Description
Shorea scrobiculata 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 0.7 m (2 ft) tall. The yellowish to brown bark is cracked and flaky. The leathery leaves are ovate to lanceolate and measure up to 11 cm (4 in) long. The inflorescences bear pink flowers.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Shorea scrobiculata is native to Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is hill and mixed dipterocarp forests, to elevations of 700 m (2,300 ft).[1]
Conservation
Shorea scrobiculata has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by conversion of land for palm oil and other plantations. It is also threatened by logging for its timber and by human settlement and mining. Shorea scrobiculata does occur in a number of protected areas.[1]
References
- Chua, L.S.L.; Cicuzza, D.; Ganesan, S.K; Hamidi, A.; Rachmat, H.H.; Julia, S.; Khoo, E.; Kusumadewi, Y.; Ling, C.Y.; Maycock, C.R.; Randi, A.; Robiansyah, I.; Strijk, J.S.; Tsen, S.; Bodos, V.; Nilus, R.; Sugau, J. & Pereira, J.T. (2022). "Shorea scrobiculata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T36353A171989447. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
- "Shorea scrobiculata". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 19 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. pp. 332–333. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.