Shorea rubra

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

Shorea rubra is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet rubra means 'red' and refers to the underside of the leaf.[3]

Description

Shorea rubra grows up to 50 metres (160 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1.3 m (4 ft). It has buttresses up to 2.5 m (8 ft) tall. The dark brown to black bark is fissured and becomes flaky. The leathery leaves are ovate and measure up to 13 cm (5 in) long. The inflorescences bear yellow flowers.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Shorea rubra is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests to elevations of 800 m (2,600 ft).[1]

Conservation

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

References

  1. ^ a b c Kusumadewi, Y.; Julia, S.; Hoo, P.K.; Maycock, C.R.; Khoo, E. & Robiansyah, I. (2019). "Shorea rubra". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T37544A137723942. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
  2. ^ "Shorea rubra". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
  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. p. 326. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.


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