• Source: Dipterocarpus oblongifolius

Dipterocarpus oblongifolius is a species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The specific epithet oblongifolius is from the Latin meaning 'oblong leaves'.




Description


Dipterocarpus oblongifolius grows up to 30 m (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1.5 m (5 ft). The bark is greyish brown. The fruits are ovoid to spindle-shaped, up to 3 cm (1.2 in) long.




Distribution and habitat


Dipterocarpus oblongifolius is native to Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is on river banks to 400 m (1,300 ft) elevation.




Conservation


Dipterocarpus oblongifolius has been assessed as least concern on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by conversion of its habitat for agriculture through logging. The species is present in a number of protected areas in Borneo including Gunung Mulu National Park, Batang Ai National Park, Lanjak Entimau Wildlife Sanctuary and Gunung Lumaku Forest Reserve.




References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Keruing
• Zona riparian
• Dipterocarpus oblongifolius
• Dipterocarpus
• List of least concern plants
• List of trees of northern Thailand
• List of endangered plants
• Rare, endangered and threatened plants of Kerala
• List of endemic and threatened plants of India
• List of IUCN Red List Vulnerable plants
• List of plants of Doi Suthep–Pui National Park
• 2017 in paleobotany