Shorea_cordata

<i>Shorea cordata</i>

Shorea cordata

Species of tree

Shorea cordata is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The species name cordata is derived from Latin (cordatus = heart-shaped) and refers to the shape of the leaf base. It is an emergent tree, up to 50 m, found in mixed dipterocarp forest on clay-rich soils over igneous rock.[2]

Quick Facts Shorea cordata, Conservation status ...

Shorea cordata is endemic to Borneo, being found in Sarawak and NW Kalimantan. It is threatened by habitat loss.[1]

References

  1. [1]
    Julia, S.; Kusumadewi, Y.; Khoo, E.; Robiansyah, I.; Maycock, C.R.; Hoo, P.K. (2019). "Shorea cordata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T31916A149070202. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T31916A149070202.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. [2]
    Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Shorea cordata P.S.Ashton" (PDF). 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. p. 243. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Retrieved 14 November 2007.


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