Biology:Dipterocarpus caudatus

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Short description: Species of tree

Dipterocarpus caudatus
Dipterocarpus caudatus.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Dipterocarpus
Species:
D. caudatus
Binomial name
Dipterocarpus caudatus
Foxw.[1]
Subspecies
  • D. c. subsp. caudatus[2]
  • D. c. subsp. penangianus

Dipterocarpus caudatus is a species of plant in the evergreen or semi-evergreen family Dipterocarpaceae. The species name is derived from Latin (caudatus = tailed) and refers to the narrow acumen of the leaf apex.[1] It is an emergent tree, up to 50 m tall, in mixed dipterocarp forest on dry ridges. It is found within Sumatra, coastal Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Borneo. It is a medium hardwood sold under the trade names of Keruing. It was formerly most abundant along the coastal hills on sandy soils, but is endangered due to land conversion.[1] D. caudatus is found in at least one protected area (Sepilok Forest Reserve).

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Dipterocarpus caudatus Foxw.". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 94, 97. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 21 November 2007. 
  2. Dipterocarpus caudatus ssp. caudatus. "IUCN Red List critically endangered species (plantae)".

Wikidata ☰ Q5280097 entry