''Dryobalanops rappa'' is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The species name is derived from Iban (' = a shallow swamp) and refers to the species habitat. This species is

endemic Endemism is the state of a species being found in a single defined geographic location, such as an island, state, nation, country or other defined zone; organisms that are indigenous to a place are not endemic to it if they are also found els ...

to Borneo. It is found in at least one protected areas (

Gunung Mulu National Park The Gunung Mulu National Park is a national park in Miri Division, Sarawak, Malaysia. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that encompasses caves and karst formations in a mountainous equatorial rainforest setting. The park is famous for its c ...

), but is threatened elsewhere due to

habitat loss Habitat destruction (also termed habitat loss and habitat reduction) is the process by which a natural habitat becomes incapable of supporting its native species. The organisms that previously inhabited the site are displaced or dead, thereby ...

, The IUCN has assessed the species as Endangered due to habitat damage by deforestation, mining, agriculture and fires. It is an emergent tree, up to 55 m tall, found in coastal mixed

peat swamp forest Peat swamp forests are tropical moist forests where waterlogged soil prevents dead leaves and wood from fully decomposing. Over time, this creates a thick layer of acidic peat. Large areas of these forests are being logged at high rates. Peat ...

and in lower montane kerangas forests. It is a heavy hardwood sold under the trade names of Kapur.

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rappa Endemic flora of Borneo Trees of Borneo Flora of Sabah Vulnerable flora of Asia Taxa named by Odoardo Beccari {{Dipterocarpaceae-stub