Shorea monticola

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Shorea monticola
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Shorea
Species:
S. monticola
Binomial name
Shorea monticola

Shorea monticola is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet monticola means "mountain-dwelling", referring to the habitat. [3]

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Description

Shorea monticola grows up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1.2 m (4 ft). It has buttresses up to 1.5 m (5 ft) tall. The bark becomes cracked and flaky. The leathery leaves are elliptic and measure up to 13 cm (5 in) long. The inflorescences measure up to 12 cm (5 in) long. [3]

Distribution and habitat

Shorea monticola is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is upper dipterocarp forests, at elevations of 600–1,500 m (2,000–5,000 ft). [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Kusumadewi, Y.; Julia, S.; Hoo, P.K.; Robiansyah, I.; Khoo, E.; Maycock, C.R. (2019). "Shorea monticola". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2019: e.T37537A149074135. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
  2. ↑ "Shorea monticola". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 9 November 2022.
  3. 1 2 Ashton, P. S. (2004). "Shorea Roxb.". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 293–294. ISBN   983-2181-59-3.


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