Ilex promecophylla is a tree in the family Aquifoliaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet promecophylla means 'oblong leaves'.[3]

Ilex promecophylla
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Aquifoliales
Family: Aquifoliaceae
Genus: Ilex
Species:
I. promecophylla
Binomial name
Ilex promecophylla

Description

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Ilex promecophylla grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall. The bark is smooth. The leathery leaves are obovate to oblong and measure up to 17 cm (7 in) long, occasionally to 24 cm (9 in) long. The inflorescences, in cymes, feature greenish to white flowers. The roundish fruits are red.[3]

Distribution and habitat

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Ilex promecophylla is endemic to Borneo. It is present in some protected areas, including Lambir Hills National Park in Sarawak. Its habitat is forests on hills and ridges, at elevations to around 1,500 m (5,000 ft).[1][3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Oldfield, S. (2021). "Ilex promecophylla". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T126023313A126023324. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
  2. ^ "Ilex promecophylla S.Andrews". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
  3. ^ 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. pp. 22–23. ISBN 983-2181-27-5.