Dipterocarpus pachyphyllus

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Dipterocarpus pachyphyllus
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Dipterocarpus
Species:
D. pachyphyllus
Binomial name
Dipterocarpus pachyphyllus

Dipterocarpus pachyphyllus is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The specific epithet pachyphyllus means "thick leaves". [3]

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Description

Dipterocarpus pachyphyllus grows as a tree up to 45 metres (150 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1.2 m (4 ft). Its bark is chocolate-brown. The fruits are roundish, up to 2.5 cm (1 in) long. [3]

Distribution and habitat

Dipterocarpus pachyphyllus is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests and hilly land to 400 metres (1,300 ft) altitude. [1]

Conservation

Dipterocarpus pachyphyllus has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and land conversion. In Kalimantan, forest fires are a threat. [1]

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References

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  2. "Dipterocarpus pachyphyllus". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
  3. 1 2 Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Dipterocarpus pachyphyllus Meijer". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 118–119. ISBN   983-2181-59-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 21 August 2013.