Shorea retusa

Shorea retusa is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet retusa means 'notched', referring to the apex of the leaf.

Description
Shorea retusa grows up to 40 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 84 cm, and featuring buttresses. The brown to greyish bark is fissured. The leathery leaves are elliptic and measure up to 9 cm long. The inflorescences bear yellow flowers.

Distribution and habitat
Shorea retusa is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is kerangas forests.

Conservation
Shorea retusa has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by conversion of land for palm oil and other tree plantations. It is also threatened by logging for its timber and human settlement. Shorea retusa does occur in a number of protected areas.