Shorea woodii

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

Shorea woodii is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. It is named for the botanist Geoffrey Wood.[3]

Description

Shorea woodii grows up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm (2 ft). The bark is smooth at first, becoming fissured. The red, leathery leaves are elliptic to ovate and measure up to 37 cm (15 in) long.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Shorea woodii is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Sarawak. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests.[1]

Conservation

Shorea woodii has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by land conversion for plantations. It is also threatened by logging for its timber. Shorea woodii does occur in one protected area: Bukit Mersing National Park.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Julia, S. & Bodos, V. (2019). "Shorea woodii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T137471835A137471876. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  2. ^ "Shorea woodii". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 31 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. 347. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.


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