Shorea scrobiculata explained

Shorea scrobiculata is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The specific epithet scrobiculata means 'sawdust-like', referring to the indumentum of the flowers.

Description

Shorea scrobiculata grows up to 40m (130feet) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1.20NaN0. It has buttresses up to 0.70NaN0 tall. The yellowish to brown bark is cracked and flaky. The leathery leaves are ovate to lanceolate and measure up to 11cm (04inches) long. The inflorescences bear pink flowers.

Distribution and habitat

Shorea scrobiculata is native to Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is hill and mixed dipterocarp forests, to elevations of 700m (2,300feet).

Conservation

Shorea scrobiculata has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by conversion of land for palm oil and other plantations. It is also threatened by logging for its timber and by human settlement and mining. Shorea scrobiculata does occur in a number of protected areas.