Dryobalanops rappa is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The species name is derived from Iban (kerapa = a shallow swamp) and refers to the species habitat. This species is endemic to Borneo. It is found in at least one protected area (Gunung Mulu National Park), but is threatened elsewhere due to habitat loss.[2] The IUCN has assessed the species as endangered due to habitat damage by deforestation, mining, agriculture and fires.[1]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Dryobalanops |
| Species: | D. rappa
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| Dryobalanops rappa | |
It is an emergent tree, up to 55 m tall, found in coastal mixed peat swamp forest and in lower montane kerangas forests.[2] It is a heavy hardwood sold under the trade names of Kapur.
References
edit- ^ a b Hamidi, A.; Robiansyah, I.; Randi, A.; Hoo, P.K.; Khoo, E.; Kusumadewi, Y.; Julia, S.; Maycock, C.R. (2019). "Dryobalanops rappa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T36431A143153322. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T36431A143153322.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ a b c Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Dryobalanops rappa Becc.". 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. p. 138. ISBN 978-983-2181-59-0. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 13 November 2007.
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