Shorea pinanga Scheff.

Shorea pinanga is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet pinanga is derived from a local name for the species.^[3]

Description

Shorea pinanga grows up to 45 metres (150 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1.3 m (4 ft). It has buttresses up to 1.5 m (5 ft) tall. The brown to pinkish bark is initially smooth, later becoming cracked and flaky. The leathery leaves are elliptic to ovate and measure up to 24 cm (9 in) long. The inflorescences bear pink flowers.^[3]

Distribution and habitat

Shorea pinanga is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests, to elevations of 900 m (3,000 ft).^[1]

Conservation

Shorea pinanga has been assessed as least concern on the IUCN Red List. Although the species population is declining, it is still considered abundant. The species is used for its timber. Shorea pinanga occurs in a number of protected areas.^[1]

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