Family Name: Dipterocarpaceae

Common Name: Keruing Kipas, Keruing Pekat, Keruing Ladan, Keruing Marakluang Keruing Mara Keluang, Keruing Paya

Dipterocarpus costulatus, also known as Keruing Kipas, is an emergent tree growing up to 50 m tall. It has leathery leaves with 11 – 14 pairs of prominent veins and produces winged fruit. It is prized for its hard timber which is often used for medium to heavy construction.

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division : Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants)

Plant Growth Form : Tree

Lifespan (in Singapore) : Perennial

Mode of Nutrition : Autotrophic

Plant Shape : Irregular

Maximum Height : 50 m

PLANT CARE AND PROPAGATION

Light Preference : Full Sun

Water Preference : Moderate Water

Plant Growth Rate : Moderate to Slow