Koompassia malaccensis
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Koompassia malaccensis is a tropical rainforest tree species up to 60 m tall[3] in the bean family (Fabaceae) and the pea subfamily (Papillionidae). It is native to Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Borneo and Thailand.[2] It is among the tallest rainforest trees in the world, with one individual reaching 264 ft 10in (80.72 meters) in height.[4] It is threatened by habitat loss.[1] A common name for this wood is kempas, it is used as a flooring material.[5]
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Koompassia malaccensis | |
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At Kepong Botanical Garden, Kuala Lumpur | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Fabales |
Family: | Fabaceae |
Genus: | Koompassia |
Species: | K. malaccensis |
Binomial name | |
Koompassia malaccensis | |
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