Rubroshorea venulosa
| Rubroshorea venulosa | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Rubroshorea |
| Species: | R. venulosa
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| Binomial name | |
| Rubroshorea venulosa | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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Shorea venulosa G.H.S.Wood ex Meijer | |
Rubroshorea venulosa is a species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae which is native to Borneo.
The species was first described as Shorea venulosa in 1963.[2] The specific epithet venulosa means 'small veins', referring to the leaf.[3] In 2022 Peter Shaw Ashton and Jacqueline Heckenhauer placed the species in genus Rubroshorea as R. venulosa.[2]
Description
Rubroshorea venulosa grows up to 55 metres (180 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1.3 m (4 ft). It has buttresses up to 3 m (10 ft) tall. The dark brown bark is fissured and becomes flaky. The leathery leaves are ovate and measure up to 10 cm (4 in) long. The inflorescences bear pink flowers.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Rubroshorea venulosa is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland and lower mountain kerangas forests at elevations of 1,000–1,600 m (3,300–5,200 ft).[1][3]
References
- ^ a b Julia, S.; Khoo, E. & Tsen, S. (2019). "Shorea venulosa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019 e.T36345A149073594. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
- ^ a b c "Rubroshorea venulosa". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
- ^ a b c Ashton, P. S. (2004). "Shorea Roxb.". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 344–345. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.