Dipterocarpus turbinatus
Gurjan, Gurjun
Also known as: Dipterocarpus jourdainii Pierre ex Laness. +2 more
- Dipterocarpus jourdainii Pierre ex Laness.
- Dipterocarpus laevis Buch.-Ham.
- Dipterocarpus turbinatus var. ramipiliferus Y.K.Yang & J.K.Wu
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Dipterocarpaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Dipterocarpus turbinatus (commonly known as Gurjan or Gurjun) is a tree belonging to the Dipterocarpaceae family. Originating in Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Andaman Is., Assam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Laos, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
China South-Central