Shorea beccariana explained

Shorea beccariana is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. It is named for the Italian botanist Odoardo Beccari.

Description

Shorea beccariana grows up to 60m (200feet) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1.10NaN0. It has buttresses up to 1.50NaN0 tall. The bark is generally smooth. The leathery leaves are ovate to elliptic and measure up to 20cm (10inches) long. The inflorescences measure up to 20cm (10inches) long and bear up to eight pink flowers. The nuts are egg-shaped and measure up to 4cm (02inches) long.

Distribution and habitat

Shorea beccariana is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests, to elevations of 700m (2,300feet).