Shorea pilosa

Shorea pilosa
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Shorea
Species:
S. pilosa
Binomial name
Shorea pilosa

Shorea pilosa is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet pilosa means 'hairy', referring to the indumentum.[3]

Description

Shorea pilosa grows up to 45 metres (150 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1.3 m (4 ft). It has buttresses up to 4 m (13 ft) tall. The brown to yellowish bark is initially smooth, later becoming flaky. The leathery leaves are elliptic to ovate and measure up to 17 cm (7 in) long. The inflorescences bear pinkish cream flowers.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Shorea pilosa is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests, including on hilly land, to elevations of 900 m (3,000 ft).[1]

Conservation

Shorea pilosa has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by conversion of land for intensive agriculture, including for palm oil plantations. It is also threatened by logging for its timber. Shorea pilosa does occur in a number of protected areas.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Julia, S.; Tsen, S.; Oldfield, S.; Ling, C.Y.; Randi, A.; Linsky, J. & Pereira, J. (2019). "Shorea pilosa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T37542A149074164. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
  2. ^ "Shorea pilosa". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
  3. ^ a b 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. 312–313. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.


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