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Dryobalanops fusca (Dryobalanops fusca)

Description

Dryobalanops fusca is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The species name fusca is derived from Latin (fuscus = dark-coloured) and refers to the dark coloured indumentum This species is endemic to Borneo, where it is threatened due to habitat loss. It is a large emergent tree, up to 60 m tall, found in kerangas on raised beaches. It is a heavy hardwood sold under the trade names of Kapur.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Malvales

            • Family: Dipterocarpaceae

              • Genus: Dryobalanops