Dipterocarpus littoralis
About
Dipterocarpus littoralis is a species of flowering plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is a tree endemic to western Nusa Kambangan off the southern coast of Java. It is a large tree native to lowland rain forest up to 500 meters elevation, where it grows near streams and on hills on both alluvial soil and limestone substrate. The species is threatened by overharvesting for timber and habitat loss from forest clearance for agriculture. The species has an estimated population of fewer than 50 mature individuals, and the IUCN Red List assesses the species as critically endangered.
- Family
- Dipterocarpaceae
How to use it
This tree is important for maintaining the health of its rainforest ecosystem. It provides habitat for various wildlife and helps stabilize the soil near streams. Protecting Dipterocarpus littoralis can contribute to biodiversity conservation efforts in its native region.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Dipterocarpus littoralis
- Slug
- dipterocarpus-littoralis
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Dipterocarpaceae
- Genus
- Dipterocarpus
- Species
- littoralis
- Wikidata QID
- Q2398491
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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