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
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
China South-Central