Anisoptera scaphula is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is native to Bangladesh, Peninsular Malaysia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand.[1]
| Anisoptera scaphula | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Anisoptera |
| Species: | A. scaphula
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| Binomial name | |
| Anisoptera scaphula (Roxb.) Pierre
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Description edit
Anisoptera scaphula is a tall tree, reaching a height of 30–45 m (98–148 ft) and a girth of 3–4.5 m (9.8–14.8 ft). 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]
Conservation edit
Anisoptera scaphula has been assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging for timber and conversion of forests for agriculture. In Thailand and Malaysia, the species is not found outside of protected areas.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c Ly, V.; Nanthavong, K.; Pooma, R.; Luu, H.T.; Nguyen, H.N.; Barstow, M.; Vu, V.D.; Hoang, V.S.; Khou, E.; Newman, M.F. (2020). "Anisoptera scaphula". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T33006A177787286. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T33006A177787286.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ "Anisoptera scaphula". Ecocrop. Food and Agriculture Organization. Archived from the original on 10 May 2019. Retrieved 8 February 2014.
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