Shorea monticola

Shorea monticola is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet monticola means 'mountain-dwelling', referring to the habitat.

Description
Shorea monticola grows up to 40 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1.2 m. It has buttresses up to 1.5 m tall. The bark becomes cracked and flaky. The leathery leaves are elliptic and measure up to 13 cm long. The inflorescences measure up to 12 cm long.

Distribution and habitat
Shorea monticola is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is upper dipterocarp forests, at elevations of 600–1500 m.