Shorea pilosa

Shorea pilosa is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet pilosa means 'hairy', referring to the indumentum.

Description
Shorea pilosa grows up to 45 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1.3 m. It has buttresses up to 4 m tall. The brown to yellowish bark is initially smooth, later becoming flaky. The leathery leaves are elliptic to ovate and measure up to 17 cm long. The inflorescences bear pinkish cream flowers.

Distribution and habitat
Shorea pilosa is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests, including on hilly land, to elevations of 900 m.

Conservation
Shorea pilosa has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by conversion of land for intensive agriculture, including for palm oil plantations. It is also threatened by logging for its timber. Shorea pilosa does occur in a number of protected areas.