Parashorea parvifolia is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The name parvifolia is derived from Latin (parvus = small and folia = leaf) and refers to species small leaves (6-9 x 3–4.5 cm). It is endemic to Borneo (Brunei, Sabah, Sarawak and east Kalimantan). It is a large emergent tree, up to 60 m tall, found in mixed dipterocarp forests on fertile clay soils.[2] It is present in protected areas, including Lambir Hills National Park.[1]

Parashorea parvifolia
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Parashorea
Species:
P. parvifolia
Binomial name
Parashorea parvifolia

References

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  1. ^ a b Barstow, M. (2018). "Parashorea parvifolia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T36293A68071875. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T36293A68071875.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Parashorea parvifolia Wyatt-Sm. ex P.S.Ashton". 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. 188. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 10 November 2007.