Biology:Shorea crassa

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Short description: Species of tree

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

Shorea crassa is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is endemic to Borneo. The species name is derived from Latin (crassus = thick) and refers to thick leaf blade.

Description

It is an emergent tree, up to 45 metres (148 ft), found in mixed dipterocarp forest on deep yellow sandy soils.[2] It is found in at least one protected area (Gunung Mulu National Park).[2]

See also

References

  1. Barstow, M. (2018). "Shorea crassa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2018: e.T37531A68073114. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T37531A68073114.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/37531/68073114. Retrieved 20 November 2021. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Shorea crassa 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. 244–245. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 21 November 2007. 

Wikidata ☰ Q7501335 entry