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Dipterocarpus cornutus

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Dipterocarpus cornutus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Dipterocarpus
Species:
D. cornutus
Binomial name
Dipterocarpus cornutus

Dipterocarpus cornutus is a species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae native to peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra and Kalimantan. Reaching heights of up to 50 meters tall, it is known for having large leaves. Its flowers are around 4 cm in diameter and of a pale yellow colouration. It drops seeds with green holes in the middle.

References

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  1. ^ Ashton, P. (1998). "Dipterocarpus cornutus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T33072A9747216. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T33072A9747216.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.