| Shorea ferruginea | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Shorea |
| Species: | S. ferruginea |
| Binomial name | |
| Shorea ferruginea | |
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. [3]
Shorea ferruginea grows up to 45 metres (150 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1.6 m (5 ft). It has buttresses up to 3.5 m (11 ft) tall. The initially smooth bark becomes fissured and flaky. The leathery leaves are oblong to ovate or lanceolate and measure up to 15 cm (6 in) long. The inflorescences measure up to 22 cm (9 in) long and bear up to 14 flowers. [3]
Shorea ferruginea is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is dipterocarp forests, to elevations of 1,100 m (3,600 ft). [1] [3]
Shorea ferruginea has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by conversion of land for intensive agriculture, especially palm oil plantations. It is also threatened by logging for its timber. Coal mining occurs near part of the species' habitat in Kalimantan. The increasing frequency and severity of wildfires threatens the species. Shorea ferruginea does occur in a number of protected areas. [1]
Anisophyllea ferruginea is a tree of Borneo in the family Anisophylleaceae. The specific epithet ferruginea is from the Latin meaning "rust-coloured", referring to the leaf hairs.
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 angustifolia is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet angustifolia means 'narrow-leaved'.
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 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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