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Dryobalanops aromatica 
Canopy of D. aromatica in Forest Research Center, Kuala Lumpur Conservation status Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Rosids Order: Malvales Family: Dipterocarpaceae Genus: Dryobalanops Species: D. aromatica Binomial name Dryobalanops aromatica
Gaertn.f., nom cons.Synonyms - Dipterocarpus dryobalanops Steud.,
- Dipterocarpus teres Steud.,
- Dryobalanops camphora Colebr.,
- Dryobalanops junghuhnii Becc.,
- Dryobalanops sumatrensis (J.F.Gmel.) Kosterm.,
- Dryobalanops vriesii Becc,
- Pterigium teres Corrêa,
- Shorea camphorifera Roxb..
Dryobalanops aromatica, commonly known as Borneo Camphor, Camphor Tree, Malay Camphor, or Sumatran Camphor[1], is a species of plant in the Dipterocarpaceae family. The species name aromatica is derived from Latin (aromaticus = spice-like) and refers to the smell of the dammar (resin). This species was one of the main sources of camphor and attracted early Arab traders to Borneo, at that time being worth more than gold, and used for incense and perfumes [2].
It is found in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo.
It is a large emergent tree, up to 65 m[2] or even 75 m[3] tall, found in mixed dipterocarp forests on deep humic yellow sandy soils. It is a heavy hardwood sold under the trade names of Kapur. It is recorded from at least two protected areas (Lambir and Gunung Mulu National Parks).
References
- ^ "Dryobalanops aromatica (Sumatra Camphor)" (HTML). ZipCodeZoo. ZipCodeZoo. 7/2/2009. http://zipcodezoo.com/Plants/D/Dryobalanops_aromatica/. Retrieved 19 February 2010.
- ^ a b Ashton, P.S. Dipterocarpaceae. In Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak, Volume 5, 2004. Soepadmo, E., Saw, L.G. and Chung, R.C.K. eds. Government of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. ISBN 983-2181-59-3
- ^ Carder, A. 2005: Giant Trees of Western America and The World. Harbour Publishing, Madeira Park, Canada. ISBN 978-1-55017-363-5
- Ashton (1998). "Dryobalanops aromatica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2007. International Union for Conservation of Nature. http://www.iucnredlist.org/apps/redlist/details/33932. Retrieved 11 November 2007. Listed as Critically Endangered (CR A1cd+2 cd, B1+2c D v2.3)
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