Dipterocarpus cuspidatus
Dipterocarpus cuspidatus is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae.
| Dipterocarpus cuspidatus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Dipterocarpus |
| Species: | D. cuspidatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Dipterocarpus cuspidatus | |
Description
Dipterocarpus cuspidatus grows as a medium-sized tree up to 50 metres (160 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1.2 metres (4 ft). The bark is rust-brown. The fruits are roundish, up to 2 cm (1 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Dipterocarpus cuspidatus is endemic to Borneo, where it is recorded from only three sites in Sarawak. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest on low hills up to 300 metres (1,000 ft) altitude.[1]
Conservation
Dipterocarpus cuspidatus has been assessed as Critically endangered on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging for timber and by the conversion of land for palm oil plantations.[1]
References
- Julia, S.; Bodos, V. & Ashton, P. (2019). "Dipterocarpus cuspidatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T31895A125913839. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- "Dipterocarpus cuspidatus". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Dipterocarpus cuspidatus P.S.Ashton". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 102. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
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