Rubroshorea rubra is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet rubra means 'red' and refers to the underside of the leaf.
Description Rubroshorea rubra grows up to tall, with a trunk diameter of up to . It has buttresses up to tall. The dark brown to black bark is fissured and becomes flaky. The leathery leaves are ovate and measure up to long. The inflorescences bear yellow flowers.
Distribution and habitat Rubroshorea rubra is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests to elevations of .
Conservation Rubroshorea rubra has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by land conversion for agriculture. It is also threatened by logging for its timber. R. rubra does occur in a number of protected areas.
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