Biology:Kopsia dasyrachis

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Short description: Species of flowering plant

Kopsia dasyrachis
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Kopsia
Species:
K. dasyrachis
Binomial name
Kopsia dasyrachis
Ridl.[2]

Kopsia dasyrachis is a tree in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to Borneo.

Description

Kopsia dasyrachis grows up to 10 m (30 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 15 cm (6 in). The bark is grey or yellow. Its flowers feature a white corolla.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Kopsia dasyrachis is endemic to Borneo, where it is known only from Sabah. Its habitat is lowland forests from sea level to 900 m (3,000 ft) altitude.[3]

References

  1. Tsen, S.; Maycock, C.R.; Khoo, E.; Nilus, R.; Sugau, J.; Tanggaraju, S.; Pereira, J.T (2020). "Kopsia dasyrachis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2020. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T162008277A162033357.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/162008277/162033357. Retrieved 10 November 2025. 
  2. "Kopsia dasyrachis". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:79494-1. Retrieved 24 August 2020. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 Middleton, David J. (September 2004). "Kopsia dasyrachis Ridl.". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 37, 39. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 8 August 2013. 

Wikidata ☰ Q14860766 entry