Shorea coriacea explained

Shorea coriacea is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet coriacea means 'leathery' and refers to the leaves.

Description

Shorea coriacea grows up to 50m (160feet) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1.40NaN0. It has buttresses measuring up to 1.50NaN0 tall. The dark brown bark is flaky and fissured. The leathery leaves are ovate and measure up to 15cm (06inches) long. The inflorescences measure up to 14cm (06inches) long and bear up to ten pink flowers. The nuts are egg-shaped and measure up to 1.8cm (00.7inches) long.

Distribution and habitat

Shorea coriacea is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is kerangas and mixed dipterocarp forests, at elevations to 1200m (3,900feet).

Conservation

Shorea coriacea has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by agriculture, mining, road and village development and by logging for its timber. However, the species does occur in a number of protected areas in Sabah and Sarawak.