Biology:Shorea cordata

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Short description: Species of tree

Shorea cordata
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Shorea
Species:
S. cordata
Binomial name
Shorea cordata
P.S.Ashton[2]

Shorea cordata is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The species name cordata is derived from Latin (cordatus = heart-shaped) and refers to the shape of the leaf base. It is an emergent tree, up to 50 m, found in mixed dipterocarp forest on clay-rich soils over igneous rock.[2]

Shorea cordata is endemic to Borneo, being found in Sarawak and NW Kalimantan. It is threatened by habitat loss.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Julia, S.; Kusumadewi, Y.; Khoo, E.; Robiansyah, I.; Maycock, C.R.; Hoo, P.K. (2019). "Shorea cordata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T31916A149070202. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T31916A149070202.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/31916/149070202. Retrieved 18 November 2021. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Shorea cordata P.S.Ashton". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 243. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 14 November 2007. 

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