Dryobalanops_keithii

<i>Dryobalanops keithii</i>

Dryobalanops keithii

Species of tree

Dryobalanops keithii is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The species is named after H.G. Keith, 1899–1982, a Conservator of Forests in North Borneo (now Sabah). This species is endemic to Borneo, where it is threatened due to habitat loss.[1] It is a main canopy to low emergent tree, up to 40 m tall, found in mixed dipterocarp forest on well-drained but moist clay soils.[2] It is a heavy hardwood sold under the trade names of Kapur.

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References

  1. [1]
    Ashton, P. (1998). "Dryobalanops keithii". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998. IUCN: e.T33379A9774081. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T33379A9774081.en. Retrieved 23 December 2017. Listed as Critically Endangered (CR A1cd+2cd, B1+2c, C1, D v2.3)
  2. [2]
    Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Dryobalanops keithii Symington". 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. 133–134. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 11 November 2007.


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