Dipterocarpus rigidus
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| Dipterocarpus rigidus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Dipterocarpus |
| Species: | D. rigidus |
| Binomial name | |
| Dipterocarpus rigidus | |
Dipterocarpus rigidus grows as a large tree up to 50 m (160 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1 m (3 ft). The bark is rust-brown. The fruits are roundish, up to 5 cm (2 in) in diameter. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest on low hills near coasts. Dipterocarpus rigidus is found in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, and Borneo.[2]