Anisoptera scaphula
| Anisoptera scaphula | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Anisoptera |
| Species: | A. scaphula |
| Binomial name | |
| Anisoptera scaphula (Roxb.) Pierre | |
Anisoptera scaphula is a species of plant in the Dipterocarpaceae family. It is found in Bangladesh, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.[1]
A. scaphula is a tall tree, reaching a height of 30–45 m and a girth of 3-4.5 m. The trunk is prominently buttressed. It occurs on almost flat areas, on undulating land and in valleys at elevations between sea level and 700 m, and is shade tolerant in youth. Its timber is used for general light construction.[2]
References
- 1 2 Ashton, P. (1998). "Anisoptera scaphula". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 8 February 2014.
- ↑ "Anisoptera scaphula". Ecocrop. Food and Agriculture Organization. Retrieved 8 February 2014.
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