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Anisoptera scaphula is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is native to Bangladesh, Peninsular Malaysia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand.[1]

Anisoptera scaphula
In Bangladesh
Conservation status

Endangered  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Anisoptera
Species:
A. scaphula
Binomial name
Anisoptera scaphula
(Roxb.) Pierre

Description


Anisoptera scaphula is a tall tree, reaching a height of 30–45 m (98–148 ft) and a girth of 3–4.5 m (9.8–14.8 ft). The trunk is prominently buttressed. It occurs on almost flat areas, on undulating land and in valleys at elevations between sea level and 700 m, and is shade tolerant in youth. Its timber is used for general light construction.[2]


Conservation


Anisoptera scaphula has been assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging for timber and conversion of forests for agriculture. In Thailand and Malaysia, the species is not found outside of protected areas.[1]


References


  1. Ly, V.; Nanthavong, K.; Pooma, R.; Luu, H.T.; Nguyen, H.N.; Barstow, M.; Vu, V.D.; Hoang, V.S.; Khou, E.; Newman, M.F. (2020). "Anisoptera scaphula". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T33006A177787286. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T33006A177787286.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. "Anisoptera scaphula". Ecocrop. Food and Agriculture Organization. Retrieved 8 February 2014.





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