Dipterocarpus geniculatus

Short description: Species of tree

Dipterocarpus geniculatus

Scientific classification
Kingdom:  | Plantae
Clade:  | Tracheophytes
Clade:  | Angiosperms
Clade:  | Eudicots
Clade:  | Rosids
Order:  | Malvales
Family:  | Dipterocarpaceae
Genus:  | Dipterocarpus
Species:  |

D. geniculatus

Binomial name
Dipterocarpus geniculatus

Vesque[1]

Dipterocarpus geniculatus is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The species name is derived from Latin (geniculatus = with bent knee) and refers to the shape of the petiole.[1] There are two subspecies; D. geniculatus subsp. geniculatus and D. geniculatus subsp. grandis both of which are endemic to Borneo. Both subspecies are emergent tree, up to 60 m tall, in mixed dipterocarp forest. D. geniculatus subsp. geniculatus is found on leached sandy and sandy/silty clay soils and occurs in at least one protected area (Bako National Park). D. geniculatus subsp. grandis occurs on similar soils as well as those over ultrabasic rock and occurs in at least one protected area (Lambir Hills National Park).

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 P. S. Ashton (2004). "Dipterocarpaceae". in E. Soepadmo, L. G. Saw & R. C. K. Chung. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 5. Kuala Lumpur: Government of Malaysia. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.

Wikidata ☰ Q5280103 entry

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