| Shorea crassa | |
|---|---|
| Conservation status | |
 Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Shorea |
| Species: | S. crassa |
| Binomial name | |
| Shorea crassa P.S.Ashton | |
Shorea crassa is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is endemic to Borneo. The species name is derived from Latin (crassus = thick) and refers to thick leaf blade.
Description
It is an emergent tree, up to 45 metres (148 ft), found in mixed dipterocarp forest on deep yellow sandy soils. It is found in at least one protected area (Gunung Mulu National Park).
See also
References
- Barstow, M. (2018). "Shorea crassa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T37531A68073114. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T37531A68073114.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Shorea crassa P.S.Ashton" (PDF). 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. 244–245. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Retrieved 21 November 2007.
| Taxon identifiers | |
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| Shorea crassa | |
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