Shorea superba
| Shorea superba | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Shorea |
| Species: | S. superba |
| Binomial name | |
| Shorea superba Symington[2] | |
Shorea superba is a species of plant in the Dipterocarpaceae family. The species name is derived from Latin (superbus = magnificent) and refers to the stature and elegance of the tree.[2]
Description
It is a vast emergent tree, growing to 75 m tall,[2] the tallest measured specimen is 84.4 m tall in the Tawau Hills National Park, in Sabah.[3]
Distribution
The species is found in mixed dipterocarp forest on well-structured clay soils in moist areas.[2] It is endemic to Borneo, where it is threatened by habitat loss.[1]
It is found within at least four protected areas (Sepilok Forest Reserve, Danum Valley Conservation Area, Lambir Hills and Gunung Mulu National Parks).[2]
References
- 1 2 Ashton, P. (1998). "Shorea superba". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 20 May 2014.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Shorea superba Symington" (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. pp. 340–341. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Retrieved 21 November 2007.
- ↑ "Borneo". Eastern Native Tree Society. Retrieved 21 June 2008.
See also
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