Dipterocarpus stellatus explained

Dipterocarpus stellatus is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The specific epithet stellatus means 'star-like', referring to its trichomes.

Description

Dipterocarpus stellatus grows as a tree up to 65m (213feet) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 10NaN0. The bark is pinkish brown. Its fruits are spiraled, up to 50NaN0 long.

Distribution and habitat

Dipterocarpus stellatus is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest to 800m (2,600feet) elevation.

Conservation

Dipterocarpus stellatus has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by land conversion to plantations for agriculture and by logging roads. Mining is considered a threat to the species in Kalimantan.