Dacrydium beccarii

Botanical Description

Dacrydium beccarii is an evergreen shrub or a tree, profusely branched with the branches turned upward, often forming a dense umbrella- or dome-shaped crown; it usually grows from 1 - 20 metres tall but can reach 35 metres[ 329 Title The Gymnosperm Database Publication Author Website http://www.conifers.org/index.htm Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A vast amount of information on conifers and families of gymnosperms. ]. This tree is a major source of 'sempilor', a softwood timber, and is harvested from the wild on a commercial basis[ 996 Title A Dictionary of Malaysian Timbers Publication Malayan Forest Records No. 30 Author Wong T.M. Website http://Elaeocarpaceae Publisher Forest Research Institute Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur Year 2002 ISBN 983-2181-29-1 Description A fairly comprehensive guide to Malaysian timbers, giving their properties and the main tree species from which they are obtained. ]. Despite deforestation in some parts of its range, the extent of occurrence for this species is such that it is unlikely to come close to the thresholds for a threatened category. It is common in several large areas. The plant is classified as 'Least Concern' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2013)[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ].