| Dipterocarpus kunstleri | |
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| Conservation status | |
 Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Dipterocarpus |
| Species: | D. kunstleri |
| Binomial name | |
| Dipterocarpus kunstleri King | |
| Synonyms | |
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Dipterocarpus kunstleri is a species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Southeast Asia.
Description
Dipterocarpus kunstleri grows as a canopy tree up to 40 m (130 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1 m (3 ft). The bark is orange-brown. The fruit is ellipsoid, measuring up to 5 cm (2 in) long.
Taxonomy
Dipterocarpus kunstleri was described in 1893 by the British botanist George King. The type specimen was collected in Perak, Malaysia. The species is named for the plant collector H. H. Kunstler, who collected for King.
Distribution and habitat
Dipterocarpus kunstleri is native to Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Borneo and the Philippines. Its habitat is primary forests, sometimes near rivers or on hills, up to 700 m (2,300 ft) elevation.
Conservation
As of 2023, Dipterocarpus kunstleri has been assessed as least concern on the IUCN Red List. The status is due to the broad distribution and abundance of the species. Additionally, the species is present in numerous protected areas. In Borneo, these include Batang Ai National Park, Gunung Gading National Park, Lambir Hills National Park and Danum Valley Conservation Area.
Threats to the species include logging in Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo, conversion of land for agriculture and plantations in Borneo and a very small genetically-vulnerable population in Singapore. In 1998, the species was assessed as critically endangered.
References
- ^ Chua, L.S.L.; Cicuzza, D.; Ganesan, S.K; Hamidi, A.; Rachmat, H.H.; Julia, S.; Khoo, E.; Kusumadewi, Y.; Ling, C.Y.; Maycock, C.R.; Randi, A.; Robiansyah, I.; Strijk, J.S.; Tsen, S.; Bodos, V.; Nilus, R.; Sugau, J. & Pereira, J.T. (2023). "Dipterocarpus kunstleri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023: e.T33076A114504901. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T33076A114504901.en. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
- ^ "Dipterocarpus kunstleri King". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- ^ Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Dipterocarpus kunstleri King". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 112–113. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.