Shorea calcicola
| Shorea calcicola | |
|---|---|
| "Near threatened"[1] | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Shorea |
| Species: | S. calcicola |
| Binomial name | |
| Shorea calcicola P.S.Ashton[1] | |
Shorea calcicola is a species of plant in the Dipterocarpaceae family. The species name is derived from Latin (calx = limestone and colere = to grow) and refers to the preferred habitat of this species. It is a medium-sized tree, usually less than 50 metres (160 ft) tall, found in mixed dipterocarp forest on organic soils over limestone.[1] S. calcicola is endemic to Borneo.
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References
- 1 2 3 Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Shorea calcicola P.S.Ashton" (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 239. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Retrieved 21 November 2007.
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