| Dryobalanops rappa | |
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Scientific classification
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Dryobalanops |
| Species: | D. rappa
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| Binomial name | |
| Dryobalanops rappa | |
Dryobalanops rappa is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The species name is derived from Iban (kerapa = a shallow swamp) and refers to the species habitat. This species is endemic to Borneo. It is found in at least one protected area ( Gunung Mulu National Park), but is threatened elsewhere due to habitat loss. [2] The IUCN has assessed the species as endangered due to habitat damage by deforestation, mining, agriculture and fires. [1]
It is an emergent tree, up to 55 m tall, found in coastal mixed peat swamp forest and in lower montane kerangas forests. [2] It is a heavy hardwood sold under the trade names of Kapur.
References
- ^ a b Hamidi, A.; Robiansyah, I.; Randi, A.; Hoo, P.K.; Khoo, E.; Kusumadewi, Y.; Julia, S.; Maycock, C.R. (2019). "Dryobalanops rappa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T36431A143153322. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T36431A143153322.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ a b c Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Dryobalanops rappa Becc.". 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. 138. ISBN 978-983-2181-59-0. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 13 November 2007.
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