noun
- trees of the family Dipterocarpaceae, typically large tropical hardwood trees found in Southeast Asia
Usage: botanical
Examples
- Dipterocarps dominate the rainforests of Malaysia and Indonesia.
- Many dipterocarps produce valuable timber used in construction.
- The towering dipterocarps form the canopy layer of tropical forests.
- Logging of dipterocarps has contributed to deforestation in the region.
- Scientists study dipterocarps to understand tropical forest ecosystems.
- Some dipterocarps can reach heights of over 200 feet.