Biology:Microtropis ovata
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Short description: Species of plant
| Microtropis ovata | |
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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. ovata
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| Binomial name | |
| Microtropis ovata Merr. & F.L.Freeman[2]
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Microtropis ovata is a plant in the family Celastraceae. The specific epithet ovata means 'egg-shaped', referring to the leaves.[3]
Description
Microtropis ovata grows as a shrub up to 3 m (10 ft) tall. The leathery leaves are oblong to ovate and measure up to 10 cm (4 in) long. The flowers are in cymes.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Microtropis ovata is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Mount Kinabalu. Its habitat is in high-elevation forests, to elevations of 3,400 m (11,200 ft).[1]
Conservation
Microtropis ovata has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by landslides and climate change. The species is confined to Kinabalu Park in Sabah, where it is protected.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Tsen, S.; Maycock, C.R.; Khoo, E.; Nilus, R.; Sugau, J.; Tanggaraju, S.; Pereira, J.T. (2020). "Microtropis ovata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2020. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T162018137A162033428.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/162018137/162033428.
- ↑ "Microtropis ovata Merr. & F.L.Freeman" (in en). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/162198-1.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Kochummen, K.M. (1995). "Microtropis Wall ex Meisn.". in Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K.M.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 145. ISBN 983-9592-34-3.
Wikidata ☰ Q17271575 entry
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