Dipterocarpus nudus is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae.

Dipterocarpus nudus
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Dipterocarpus
Species:
D. nudus
Binomial name
Dipterocarpus nudus
Synonyms[2]
  • Dipterocarpus pentapterus Dyer

Description

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Dipterocarpus nudus grows as a large tree up to 50 metres (160 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1.3 m (4 ft). The crown is dark and dense. The fruit is ellipsoid, up to 2.5 cm (1 in) long.[3]

Distribution and habitat

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Dipterocarpus nudus is endemic to Borneo.[1] It is found in a variety of habitats, up to 600 metres (2,000 ft) elevation.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Barstow, M. (2019). "Dipterocarpus nudus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T36428A136444598. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T36428A136444598.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Dipterocarpus nudus". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
  3. ^ a b Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Dipterocarpus nudus Vesque". 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. 116–117. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 21 August 2013.