Richetia faguetioides


Richetia faguetioides is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet faguetioides refers to its similarity to Richetia faguetiana.

Description

Richetia faguetioides grows up to tall, with a trunk diameter of up to. The flaky, cracked bark is greyish tan-coloured. The papery leaves are ovate and measure up to long. The inflorescences measure up to long and bear up to seven cream flowers. The nuts are egg-shaped and measure up to long.

Distribution and habitat

Richetia faguetioides is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests, at elevations to.

Conservation

Richetia faguetioides has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by conversion of land for agriculture and mining. It is also threatened by logging, sometimes for its timber. In Kalimantan, fires are an increasing threat. The species is found in some protected areas in Malaysian Borneo.