Microtropis kinabaluensis is a plant in the family Celastraceae. It is named for Mount Kinabalu in Borneo.[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Celastrales |
| Family: | Celastraceae |
| Genus: | Microtropis |
| Species: | M. kinabaluensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Microtropis kinabaluensis | |
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Description
editMicrotropis kinabaluensis grows as a shrub or tree up to 5 m (16 ft) tall. The leathery leaves are oblong to elliptic and measure up to 24.5 cm (10 in) long. The inflorescences are in panicles and feature white flowers. The fruits ripen red and measure up to 2 cm (0.8 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
editMicrotropis kinabaluensis is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is forests to elevations of 1,500 m (5,000 ft).[2]
References
edit- ^ a b "Microtropis kinabaluensis Merr. & F.L.Freeman". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ a b c Kochummen, K.M. (1995). "Microtropis Wall ex Meisn.". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K.M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 144. ISBN 983-9592-34-3.
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