Dipterocarpus obtusifolius

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/dipterocarpus-obtusifolius

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1. How tall is Dipterocarpus obtusifolius?30 meters
2. What is the scientific name?Dipterocarpus obtusifolius
3. What is the geographic range?Andaman Islands, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam
4. Where does Dipterocarpus obtusifolius grow?It grows in dry dipterocarp forests on the Andaman Islands, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam.
5. Why is Dipterocarpus obtusifolius important for the forest?It is a dominant tree that provides shade, food for animals, and helps store carbon. It also keeps the soil and microclimate healthy.

Biome: A large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat, e.g., forest or tundra.
Glabrous: Smooth and hairless, especially referring to plant surfaces.
Taxonomic: Relating to the classification of organisms according to their relationships.
Biomass: The total mass of organisms in a given area or volume.