Dryobalanops aromatica

Kapor

intermediate sensitivity Intermediate Sensitivity

Species Name Dryobalanops aromatica
Common Name Kapor
Family Dipterocarpaceae
Genus Dryobalanops
Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names
Taxonomic Notes
0 user agree with Dryobalanops aromatica
Agree with the details?
Login to Vote Now

Species Information

1. Description
  • Large tree with resinous wood and buttresses growing up to about 45 m tall in its natural habitat. Leaves 4-6 cm long and 2-4 cm wide, coriaceous, broadly ovate, green, and alternately arranged. Acumen up to 1.5 cm long, petiole about 0.5-1 cm long. Flowers borne on axillary and terminal panicle inflorescence up to 7 cm long, each with 5 oblong and white petals. Fruits are winged nuts with 5 wings up to 6 cm long.
2. Tree Size
Large (>15 m) Show More

Small (4-10 m) (0)
0%
Medium (10-15 m) (0)
0%
Large (>15 m) (1)
100%
Unknown (0)
0%
3. Full Distribution
  • Sumatra, Borneo, and Peninsular Malaysia
4. Habitat and Ecology
  • Lowland rainforests
5. Altitude (in meters)
  • Below 400 m
6. Landscape Type
Blue-green Corridors Show More

Urban Streets (0)
0%
Blue-green Corridors (1)
100%
Small Urban Green Spaces (0)
0%
Coastal Fronts (0)
0%
Unknown (0)
0%
7. IUCN Conservation Status
Vulnerable Show More

Not Evaluated (0)
0%
Data Deficient (0)
0%
Least Concern (0)
0%
Near Threatened (0)
0%
Vulnerable (1)
100%
Endangered (0)
0%
Critically Endangered (0)
0%
Extinct in the Wild (0)
0%
Extinct (0)
0%
Unknown (0)
0%
8. Malaysian Red List from MyBIS
Near Threatened Show More

Not Evaluated (0)
0%
Not Applicable (0)
0%
Data Deficient (0)
0%
Least Concern (0)
0%
Near Threatened (1)
100%
Vulnerable (0)
0%
Endangered (0)
0%
Critically Endangered (0)
0%
Regionally Extinct (0)
0%
Extinct in the Wild (0)
0%
Extinct (0)
0%
Unknown (0)
0%
9. Are more than 100 individuals available in local nurseries?
Yes Show More

Yes (1)
100%
No (0)
0%
Unknown (0)
0%
10. How would you characterise the growth rate of this species?
Medium Show More

Fast (0)
0%
Medium (1)
100%
Slow (0)
0%
Unknown (0)
0%

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

11. Does this species have an invasive root system?
No Show More

Yes (0)
0%
No (1)
100%
Unknown (0)
0%

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

12. Is this species damaging or does it have staining resin or sap?
Yes Show More

Yes (1)
100%
No (0)
0%
Unknown (0)
0%

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

  • The fragrant resin is used in perfume [1]
13. Does this species produce large and/or staining fruits?
No Show More

Yes (0)
0%
No (1)
100%
Unknown (0)
0%

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

14. Does this species produce substances in its bark, leaves, fruits and/or seeds that are poisonous or harmful to humans?
No Show More

Yes (0)
0%
No (1)
100%
Unknown (0)
0%

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

  • The fruits are used in perfume [1]
15. Does this species have specific lighting requirements?
Full sun, Partial shade Show More

Full sun (1)
100%
Partial sun & shade (0)
0%
Full shade (0)
0%
Partial shade (1)
100%
Unknown (0)
0%

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

16. How would you characterise the air pollution tolerance of this species?
Low Show More

Low (1)
100%
Medium (0)
0%
High (0)
0%
Unknown (0)
0%

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

17. How would you characterise the soil pollution tolerance of this species?
Low Show More

Low (1)
100%
Medium (0)
0%
High (0)
0%
Unknown (0)
0%

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

18. Does this species have specific soil ph requirements?
No Show More

Yes (0)
0%
No (1)
100%
Unknown (0)
0%

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

  • Preferably pH +6, pH 6.2-7.0 [1]
19. Does this species have specialised habitat requirements?
No Show More

Yes (0)
0%
No (1)
100%
Unknown (0)
0%

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

20. Does this species occur/survive in habitats prone to saltwater intrusion?
No Show More

Yes (0)
0%
No (1)
100%
Unknown (0)
0%

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

21. Does this species occur/survive at locations that experience high temperatures?
Unknown Show More

Yes (0)
0%
No (0)
0%
Unknown (1)
100%

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

22. Can this species tolerate inundation for >1 month?
No Show More

Yes (0)
0%
No (1)
100%
Unknown (0)
0%
  • It does not occur naturally in wet areas, nor is it planted in them. None were observed in inundated areas.

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

23. Can this species tolerate water absence for >1 month?
Yes Show More

Yes (1)
100%
No (0)
0%
Unknown (0)
0%
  • Specimens at Forest Research Institute Malaysia and Kepong Botanic Gardens, Selangor, were tolerant of dry spells lasting three weeks and should be able to survive for one month.

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

24. Can this species tolerate storm conditions (e.g., strong winds)?
Yes Show More

Yes (1)
100%
No (0)
0%
Unknown (0)
0%

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

25. Does this species have specific humidity requirements?
No Show More

Yes (0)
0%
No (1)
100%
Unknown (0)
0%

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

26. Is this species highly prone to predation, parasitism, and/or disease?
Unknown Show More

Yes (0)
0%
No (0)
0%
Unknown (1)
100%

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

27. Please provide any additional information for this species in the context of climate change resilience and/or vulnerability.
    Insufficient Data
28. Does this species have biodiversity value (e.g., provides food or habitat, or increases landscape connectivity for urban fauna)?
Yes Show More

Yes (1)
100%
No (0)
0%
Unknown (0)
0%

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

29. Does this species have cultural value or provide products that are of some use to humans?
Yes Show More

Yes (1)
100%
No (0)
0%
Unknown (0)
0%

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

No Data Found

Contributors: anonymous

Last Updated: 2023-03-15

Comments

Post Your Comment

Leaving blank will be displayed as (Guest)
Your email will never shown to others.
Only accepts: .docx, .doc, .xlsx, .xls, .pptx, .ppt, .rar, .zip, .pdf (Maximum 10 MB)

No comments