Dipterocarpus alatus
species of plant
Dipterocarpus alatus, the resin tree, is a tropical forest tree, of dense evergreen or mixed dense forests, in tropical Asia. It is considered vulnerable.
Description
Dipterocarpus alatus is a large tree, growing 30–60 m (98–197 ft) tall. It is insect pollinated, and sets fruit between March and April. Its seeds are wind dispersed.
Range and habitat
Dipterocarpus alatus ranges from West Bengal and Bangladesh through Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and the Philippines. It is also native to Sri Lanka and the Andaman Islands.
It grows in evergreen and semi-evergreen lowland dipterocarp forests in valleys and foothills. It is often found on ancient alluvial, granite, and basalt rock substrates. It requires humid and well-drained soil.
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