Dipterocarpus stellatus
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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: | Dipterocarpus |
| Species: | D. stellatus
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| Binomial name | |
| Dipterocarpus stellatus | |
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Dipterocarpus stellatus is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The specific epithet stellatus means 'star-like', referring to its trichomes.[3]
Description
[edit]Dipterocarpus stellatus grows as a tree up to 65 metres (200 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1 m (3 ft). The bark is pinkish brown. Its fruits are spiraled, up to 5 cm (2 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]Dipterocarpus stellatus is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest to 800 m (2,600 ft) elevation.[3]
Conservation
[edit]Dipterocarpus stellatus has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by land conversion to plantations for agriculture and by logging roads. Mining is considered a threat to the species in Kalimantan.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Kusumadewi, Y.; Maycock, C.R.; Hoo, P.K.; Julia, S.; Khoo, E.; Robiansyah, I. (2019). "Dipterocarpus stellatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T63021A136471097. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T63021A136471097.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Dipterocarpus stellatus". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- ^ a b c Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Dipterocarpus stellatus Vesque". 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. pp. 122, 124. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
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