Shorea venulosa
Shorea venulosa is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet venulosa means "small veins", referring to the leaf.[3]
| Shorea venulosa | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Shorea |
| Species: | S. venulosa |
| Binomial name | |
| Shorea venulosa | |
Description
Shorea venulosa grows up to 55 metres (180 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1.3 m (4 ft). It has buttresses up to 3 m (10 ft) tall. The dark brown bark is fissured and becomes flaky. The leathery leaves are ovate and measure up to 10 cm (4 in) long. The inflorescences bear pink flowers.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Shorea venulosa is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland and lower mountain kerangas forests at elevations of 1,000–1,600 m (3,300–5,200 ft).[1][3]
References
- Julia, S.; Khoo, E. & Tsen, S. (2019). "Shorea venulosa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T36345A149073594. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
- "Shorea venulosa". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 31 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. 344–345. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.
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