Richetia angustifolia

Richetia angustifolia is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet angustifolia means 'narrow-leaved'.

Description

Richetia angustifolia grows up to tall, with a trunk diameter of up to. It has buttresses. The flaky bark is greyish tan in colour. The leathery leaves are ovate to lanceolate and measure up to long. The inflorescences measure up to long and bear up to eight cream-coloured flowers. The nuts are egg-shaped and measure up to long.

Distribution and habitat

Richetia angustifolia is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests at elevations of.

Conservation

Richetia angustifolia has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by the conversion of land for plantations, including those for palm oil. It is also threatened by logging, sometimes for its timber. The species occurs in several protected areas, including national parks.