Dryobalanops keithii

Dryobalanops keithii
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Dryobalanops
Species:
D. keithii
Binomial name
Dryobalanops keithii

Dryobalanops keithii is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The species is named after H.G. Keith, 1899–1982, a Conservator of Forests in North Borneo (now Sabah). This species is endemic to Borneo, where it is threatened due to habitat loss.[1] It is a main canopy to low emergent tree, up to 40 m tall, found in mixed dipterocarp forest on well-drained but moist clay soils.[2] It is a heavy hardwood sold under the trade names of Kapur.

References

  1. ^ a b Randi, A., Kusumadewi, Y., Tanggaraju, S., Juiling, S., Bodos, V., Hamidi, A. & Maryani, A. (2019). "Dryobalanops keithii". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019. IUCN: e.T33379A143153282. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T33379A143153282.en. Retrieved 19 February 2026.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) Listed as Vulnerable A3cd
  2. ^ a b Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Dryobalanops keithii Symington". 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. pp. 133–134. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 11 November 2007.