A genus of large tropical trees in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Southeast Asia, producing valuable timber and producing two-winged seeds.
From Greek 'dipter-' (two-winged) and 'karpos' (fruit), forming the scientific genus name. The genus includes several commercially important tree species.
The genus Dipterocarpus includes some of the tallest trees in Southeast Asia, and their wood is so dense and beautiful that it's been prized since ancient times—but sustainable harvesting is now critical for their survival.
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