Ilex mesilauensis is a tree in the family Aquifoliaceae, native to Borneo. It is named for the Mesilau area of Sabah.[3]
| Ilex mesilauensis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Aquifoliales |
| Family: | Aquifoliaceae |
| Genus: | Ilex |
| Species: | I. mesilauensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Ilex mesilauensis | |
Description edit
Ilex mesilauensis grows up to 15 metres (50 ft) tall. The bark is fissured, with big lenticels. The leathery leaves are obovate or spatulate and measure up to 7.5 cm (3 in) long. The inflorescences are in spikes.[3]
Distribution and habitat edit
Ilex mesilauensis is endemic to Borneo, where it is known only from a single location on the Mesilau River near Mount Kinabalu in Sabah. Its known habitat is in lower montane forests, at elevations of around 1,500 m (5,000 ft).[1][3]
References edit
- ^ a b Hoo, P.K.; Khoo, E.; Maryani, A.; Maycock, C.R.; Nilus, R.; Pereira, J.; Sugau, J. & Tsen, S. (2019). "Ilex mesilauensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T126023236A126023239. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ^ "Ilex mesilauensis S.Andrews". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ^ a b c Andrews, Susyn (2002). "Ilex L.". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 19. ISBN 983-2181-27-5.
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