| Shorea angustifolia | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Shorea |
| Species: | S. angustifolia |
| Binomial name | |
| Shorea angustifolia | |
Shorea angustifolia is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet angustifolia means 'narrow-leaved'. [3]
Shorea angustifolia grows up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 90 cm (3 ft). It has buttresses. The flaky bark is greyish tan-coloured. The leathery leaves are ovate to lanceolate and measure up to 14 cm (6 in) long. The inflorescences measure up to 10 cm (4 in) long and bear up to eight cream flowers. The nuts are egg-shaped and measure up to 0.8 cm (0.3 in) long. [3]
Shorea angustifolia is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests at elevations of 500–1,200 m (1,600–3,900 ft). [1] [3]
Shorea angustifolia has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by conversion of land for plantations, including for palm oil. It is also threatened by logging, sometimes for its timber. The species is found in some protected areas including national parks. [1]
Schuurmansiella is a monotypic genus of plant in the family Ochnaceae. As of July 2024, Plants of the World Online recognises the single species Schuurmansiella angustifolia. The specific epithet angustifolia means "narrow leaf".
Shorea amplexicaulis is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet amplexicaulis means 'clasping the stem' and refers to the position of the leaf stalk or petiole.
Shorea beccariana is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. It is named for the Italian botanist Odoardo Beccari.
Shorea collaris is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet collaris means 'neck' and refers to the calyx of the fruit.
Shorea coriacea is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet coriacea means 'leathery' and refers to the leaves.
Shorea faguetioides is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet faguetioides refers to its similarity to Shorea faguetiana.
Shorea fallax is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet fallax means "deceptive" and refers to the species initially being considered to be Shorea scaberrima.
Shorea ferruginea is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet ferruginea means 'rust-coloured', referring to the leaf when dry.
Shorea havilandii is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. It is named for the English naturalist George Darby Haviland.
Shorea mecistopteryx is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet mecistopteryx means 'big wing', referring to the fruit's lobes.
Shorea monticola is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet monticola means 'mountain-dwelling', referring to the habitat.
Shorea patoiensis is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet patoiensis refers to Bukit Patoi, a hill in Brunei.
Shorea pilosa is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet pilosa means 'hairy', referring to the indumentum.
Shorea pinanga is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet pinanga is derived from a local name for the species.
Shorea retusa is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet retusa means 'notched', referring to the apex of the leaf.
Shorea scrobiculata is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The specific epithet scrobiculata means 'sawdust-like', referring to the indumentum of the flowers.
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.
Shorea scabrida is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The specific epithet scabrida means 'rough', referring to the indumentum.
Shorea venulosa is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet venulosa means 'small veins', referring to the leaf.
Shorea woodii is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. It is named for the botanist Geoffrey Wood.
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