- Source: Shorea pilosa
Shorea pilosa is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet pilosa means 'hairy', referring to the indumentum.
Description
Shorea pilosa grows up to 45 metres (150 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1.3 m (4 ft). It has buttresses up to 4 m (13 ft) tall. The brown to yellowish bark is initially smooth, later becoming flaky. The leathery leaves are elliptic to ovate and measure up to 17 cm (7 in) long. The inflorescences bear pinkish cream flowers.
Distribution and habitat
Shorea pilosa is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests, including on hilly land, to elevations of 900 m (3,000 ft).
Conservation
Shorea pilosa has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by conversion of land for intensive agriculture, including for palm oil plantations. It is also threatened by logging for its timber. Shorea pilosa does occur in a number of protected areas.
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Meranti
- Klasifikasi Shorea
- Shorea pilosa
- List of Shorea species
- List of endangered plants
- List of descriptive plant species epithets (I–Z)
- List of IUCN Red List Vulnerable plants
- List of plants of Doi Suthep–Pui National Park
- Nepenthes bicalcarata
