Biology:Dipterocarpus stellatus
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Short description: Species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Dipterocarpus |
| Species: | D. stellatus
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| Binomial name | |
| Dipterocarpus stellatus Vesque[2]
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Dipterocarpus stellatus is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The specific epithet stellatus means "star-like", referring to its trichomes.[3]
Description
Dipterocarpus stellatus grows as a tree up to 65 metres (200 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1 m (3 ft). The bark is pinkish brown. Its fruits are spiraled, up to 5 cm (2 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Dipterocarpus stellatus is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest to 800 m (2,600 ft) elevation.[3]
Conservation
Dipterocarpus stellatus has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by land conversion to plantations for agriculture and by logging roads. Mining is considered a threat to the species in Kalimantan.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Kusumadewi, Y.; Maycock, C.R.; Hoo, P.K.; Julia, S.; Khoo, E.; Robiansyah, I. (2019). "Dipterocarpus stellatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T63021A136471097. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T63021A136471097.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/63021/136471097. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Dipterocarpus stellatus". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:320763-1. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Dipterocarpus stellatus Vesque". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 122, 124. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
Wikidata ☰ Q14859784 entry
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