Shorea rubra

Shorea rubra is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet rubra means 'red' and refers to the underside of the leaf.

Description
Shorea rubra grows up to 50 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1.3 m. It has buttresses up to 2.5 m tall. The dark brown to black bark is fissured and becomes flaky. The leathery leaves are ovate and measure up to 13 cm long. The inflorescences bear yellow flowers.

Distribution and habitat
Shorea rubra is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests to elevations of 800 m.

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