Dryobalanops keithii
| Dryobalanops keithii | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Dryobalanops |
| Species: | D. keithii |
| Binomial name | |
| Dryobalanops keithii Symington[1] | |
Dryobalanops keithii is a species of plant in the Dipterocarpaceae family. The species is named after H.G. Keith, 1899-1982, a Conservator of Forests in North Borneo (now Sabah). This species is endemic to Borneo, where it is threatened due to habitat loss.[2] It is a main canopy to low emergent tree, up to 40 m tall, found in mixed dipterocarp forest on well-drained but moist clay soils.[1] It is a heavy hardwood sold under the trade names of Kapur.
References
- 1 2 Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Dryobalanops keithii Symington" (PDF). 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. pp. 133–134. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Retrieved 11 November 2007.
- ↑ "Dryobalanops keithii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2007. International Union for Conservation of Nature. 1998. Retrieved 11 November 2007. Listed as Critically Endangered (CR A1cd+2cd, B1+2c, C1, D v2.3)
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