Shorea amplexicaulis

Shorea amplexicaulis is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet amplexicaulis means 'clasping the stem' and refers to the position of the leaf stalk or petiole.

Description
Shorea amplexicaulis grows up to 50 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1.2 m. It has buttresses. The smooth bark is greyish brown. The leathery leaves are elliptic and measure up to 21 cm long. The inflorescences measure up to 24 cm long and bear up to 11 yellow flowers. The nuts are egg-shaped and measure up to 3.7 cm long.

Distribution and habitat
Shorea amplexicaulis is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests, up to 700 m elevation.

Conservation
Shorea amplexicaulis has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by conversion of land for plantations and by logging for its timber. The species is found in some protected areas.