Dryobalanops oblongifolia


Dryobalanops oblongifolia is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to regions of Southeast Asia and Maritime Southeast Asia.
The species name is derived from Latin ; and refers to the shape of the leaf.

Description

Both produce heavy hardwood timber, which is sold under the trade name of Kapur.

Subspecies

There are two subspecies:Dryobalanops oblongifolia subsp. oblongifolia — it is endemic to the island of Borneo.
It is found in at least one protected area, but is threatened elsewhere due to habitat loss. It is an emergent tree, up to 60 m tall, found in mixed dipterocarp forest on sandy clay soils.