Biology:Dryobalanops oblongifolia

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Dryobalanops oblongifolia
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Dryobalanops
Species:
D. oblongifolia
Binomial name
Dryobalanops oblongifolia
Dyer[1]

Dryobalanops oblongifolia is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to regions of Southeast Asia and Maritime Southeast Asia.

The species name is derived from Latin (oblongus = rather long and leaf (folium = leaf); and refers to the shape of the leaf.

Description

Both produce heavy hardwood timber, which is sold under the trade name of Kapur.

Subspecies

There are two subspecies:

  • Dryobalanops oblongifolia subsp. oblongifolia (synonym = Baillonodendron malayanum F.Heim) — it is endemic to the island of Borneo.

It is found in at least one protected area (Kubah National Park), but is threatened elsewhere due to habitat loss.[1] It is an emergent tree, up to 60 m tall, found in mixed dipterocarp forest on sandy clay soils.[1]

  • Dryobalanops oblongifolia subsp. occidentalis P.S.Ashton (synonyms = Dryobalanops beccariana Ridl. & Dryobalanops ovalifolia Burkill) — found in Sumatra and Peninsular Malaysia.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Dryobalanops oblongifolia Dyer". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 136–137. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 13 November 2007. 

Wikidata ☰ Q5309752 entry