Shorea calcicola
| Shorea calcicola | |
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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: | Shorea |
| Species: | S. calcicola
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| Binomial name | |
| Shorea calcicola | |
Shorea calcicola is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is endemic to Borneo. The species name is derived from Latin (calx = limestone and colere = to grow) and refers to the preferred habitat of this species. It is a medium-sized tree, usually less than 50 metres (160 ft) tall, found in mixed dipterocarp forest on organic soils over limestone.[2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Julia, S.; Ashton, P.; Bodos, V. (2019). "Shorea calcicola". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T137471419A137471533. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T137471419A137471533.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ a b Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Shorea calcicola P.S.Ashton" (PDF). 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. 239. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Retrieved 21 November 2007.
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