Dipterocarpus insignis
About
Dipterocarpus insignis is a species of flowering plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is a large tree endemic to southwestern Sri Lanka. It grows in lowland rain forest, where it occurs in scattered populations. The species is threatened by selective logging for timber and by habitat loss as forests are cleared for tea plantations. The IUCN Red List assesses the species as endangered.
- Family
- Dipterocarpaceae
How to use it
Dipterocarpus insignis is primarily used for its timber, which is sought after in construction and furniture making. However, its ecological importance is even greater, as it provides habitat for various wildlife species and contributes to the overall health of the rainforest ecosystem.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Dipterocarpus insignis
- Slug
- dipterocarpus-insignis
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Dipterocarpaceae
- Genus
- Dipterocarpus
- Species
- insignis
- Wikidata QID
- Q3029272
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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