Shorea beccariana

Shorea beccariana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Shorea
Species:
S. beccariana
Binomial name
Shorea beccariana
Synonyms[2]
  • Shorea franchetiana F.Heim

Shorea beccariana is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. It is named for the Italian botanist Odoardo Beccari.[3]

Description

Shorea beccariana grows up to 60 metres (200 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1.1 m (4 ft). It has buttresses up to 1.5 m (5 ft) tall. The bark is generally smooth. The leathery leaves are ovate to elliptic and measure up to 20 cm (8 in) long. The inflorescences measure up to 20 cm (8 in) long and bear up to eight pink flowers. The nuts are egg-shaped and measure up to 4 cm (1.6 in) long.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Shorea beccariana is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests, to elevations of 700 m (2,300 ft).[1][3]

References

  1. ^ a b Barstow, M.; Robiansyah, I.; Julia, S.; Randi, A.; Kusumadewi, Y.; Maycock, C.R. & Tsen, S. (2019). "Shorea beccariana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T36297A137425616. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Shorea beccariana". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
  3. ^ a b c Ashton, P. S. (2004). "Shorea Roxb.". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 235–236. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.


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