Upuna is a monotypic genus of plants containing the single species Upuna borneensis. The genus name Upana is derived from its Iban name, upan.[2] The species name borneensis refers to its distribution, being found only in Borneo. It is native to lowland mixed dipterocarp forests up to 400 meters elevation. It is a heavy hardwood similar to Vatica. While Upuna borneensis occurs in protected areas, it is threatened by logging, expansion of palm oil plantations and increasing frequency of fires.[1]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Subfamily: | Dipterocarpoideae |
| Genus: | Upuna Symington |
| Species: | U. borneensis
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| Upuna borneensis | |
References
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- ^ a b Randi, A.; Bodos, V.; Pereira, J.T. (2019). "Upuna borneensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T33148A68075816. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T33148A68075816.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ a b Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Upuna borneensis Symington" (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 349–351. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Retrieved 2 May 2008.
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