Shorea faguetioides | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malvales |
Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
Genus: | Shorea |
Species: | S. faguetioides |
Binomial name | |
Shorea faguetioides | |
Shorea faguetioides is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet faguetioides refers to its similarity to Shorea faguetiana . [3]
Shorea faguetioides grows up to 50 metres (160 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1.4 m (5 ft). The flaky, cracked bark is greyish tan-coloured. The papery leaves are ovate and measure up to 18 cm (7 in) long. The inflorescences measure up to 15 cm (6 in) long and bear up to seven cream flowers. The nuts are egg-shaped and measure up to 2.0 cm (0.8 in) long. [3]
Shorea faguetioides is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests, at elevations to 700 m (2,300 ft). [1] [3]
Shorea faguetioides has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by conversion of land for agriculture and mining. It is also threatened by logging, sometimes for its timber. In Kalimantan, fires are an increasing threat. The species is found in some protected areas in Malaysian Borneo. [1]
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