Dipterocarpus confertus is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The species is named derived from Latin (confertus = crammed together) and probably refers to the indumentum.[2] It is an emergent tree, up to 50 m (160 ft) tall. It is widespread in mixed dipterocarp forest on leached yellow clay soils up to 800 meters elevation. It is endemic to Borneo. The species is threatened by deforestation.[1] It is a medium hardwood sold under the trade names of Keruing. It is found in at least one protected area (Sepilok Forest Reserve).
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malvales |
Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
Genus: | Dipterocarpus |
Species: | D. confertus
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Binomial name | |
Dipterocarpus confertus |
References
edit- ^ a b Kusumadewi, Y.; Randi, A.; Bodos, V.; Tanggaraju, S.; Juiling, S.; Hamidi, A.; Maryani, A. (2019). "Dipterocarpus confertus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T36278A125629880. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T36278A125629880.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ a b Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Dipterocarpus confertus Slooten". 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. 98–99. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 21 November 2007.