Dipterocarpus lowii
Dipterocarpus lowii is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Dipterocarpus |
| Species: | D. lowii |
| Binomial name | |
| Dipterocarpus lowii | |
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Description
Dipterocarpus lowii grows as a large tree up to 55 metres (180 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 2 metres (7 ft). The bark is chocolate-brown. The fruits are roundish, up to 4 cm (2 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Dipterocarpus lowii is native to Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest, also on rocks, from sea level to 400 metres (1,300 ft) altitude. [3]
Conservation
Dipterocarpus lowii has been assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and conversion of land for palm oil plantations and pulp wood. Subpopulations in Kalimantan and Sumatra are threatened by fires.[1]
References
- Barstow, M. (2020). "Dipterocarpus lowii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T33077A68070039. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
- "Dipterocarpus lowii". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
- Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Dipterocarpus lowii Hook.f.". 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. pp. 114–115. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
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