Parashorea parvifolia

Parashorea parvifolia
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Parashorea
Species: P. parvifolia
Binomial name
Parashorea parvifolia
Wyatt-Sm. ex P.S.Ashton[1]

Parashorea parvifolia is a species of plant in the Dipterocarpaceae family. The name parvifolia is derived from Latin (parvus = small and folia = leaf) and refers to species small leaves (6-9 x 3-4.5 cm). It is endemic to Borneo (Brunei, Sabah, Sarawak and east Kalimantan). It is a large emergent tree, up to 60 m tall, found in mixed dipterocarp forests on fertile clay soils.[1] It is currently not listed on the IUCN redlist and is found in at least one protected area (Lambir National Park).

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Parashorea parvifolia Wyatt-Sm. ex P.S.Ashton". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions) 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 188. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Retrieved 10 November 2007.