Kingdom Plantae Family Dipterocarpaceae Scientific name Dryobalanops lanceolata Rank Species | Order Malvales Genus Dryobalanops Higher classification Dryobalanops | |
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Similar Dryobalanops, Dipterocarpaceae, Dryobalanops aromatica, Shorea leprosula, Parashorea | ||
Dryobalanops lanceolata is a species of plant in the Dipterocarpaceae family. The species name is derived from Latin (lanceolatus = shaped like the head of a spear) and refers to the shape of the leaf. This species is endemic to Borneo. It is found in at least five protected areas (Kabilli-Sepilok Forest Reserve, Danum Valley Conservation Area, Ulu Temburong, Lambir and Gunung Mulu National Parks), but is threatened elsewhere due to habitat loss.
It is an immense emergent tree, up to 80 m tall, found in mixed dipterocarp forest on clay-rich soils. It is a heavy hardwood sold under the trade names of Kapur.
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