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Dipterocarpus oblongifolius is a species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The specific epithet oblongifolius is from the Latin meaning 'oblong leaves'.[3]
| Dipterocarpus oblongifolius | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Dipterocarpus |
| Species: | D. oblongifolius |
| Binomial name | |
| Dipterocarpus oblongifolius | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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Dipterocarpus oblongifolius grows up to 30 m (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1.5 m (5 ft). The bark is greyish brown. The fruits are ovoid to spindle-shaped, up to 3 cm (1.2 in) long.[3]
Dipterocarpus oblongifolius is native to Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is on river banks to 400 m (1,300 ft) elevation.[3]
Dipterocarpus oblongifolius has been assessed as least concern on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by conversion of its habitat for agriculture through logging. The species is present in a number of protected areas in Borneo including Gunung Mulu National Park, Batang Ai National Park, Lanjak Entimau Wildlife Sanctuary and Gunung Lumaku Forest Reserve.[1]
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