Kingdom Plantae Family Dipterocarpaceae Scientific name Shorea calcicola | Order Malvales Genus Shorea Rank Species | |
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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. S. calcicola is endemic to Borneo.
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