Biology:Kopsia rajangensis

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Short description: Species of plant

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

Kopsia rajangensis is a tree in the family Apocynaceae. The specific epithet rajangensis refers to the Rajang River in Borneo, near which the species was initially surveyed.[3]

Description

Kopsia rajangensis grows as a shrub or small tree up to 5 metres (20 ft) tall. Its flowers feature a white corolla.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Kopsia rajangensis is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Sarawak. Its habitat is hill forests.[3]

References

  1. Julia, S. (2019). "Kopsia rajangensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T137471319A137471333. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T137471319A137471333.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/137471319/137471333. Retrieved 20 November 2021. 
  2. "Kopsia rajangensis". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:50426008-2. Retrieved 24 August 2020. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Middleton, David J. (September 2004). "Kopsia rajangensis D.J.Middleton". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 41. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 8 August 2013. 

Wikidata ☰ Q15358376 entry