Biology:Upuna borneensis

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Upuna borneensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
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Genus:
Upuna
Species:
U. borneensis
Binomial name
Upuna borneensis
Symington[2]

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 (Brunei, Kalimantan, and East Malaysia). It is a heavy hardwood similar to Vatica. It is found in the Bako National Park, and has also been recorded from the Kubah National Park. Elsewhere it is threatened by habitat loss.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ashton, P. 1998. Upuna borneensis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 August 2007.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Upuna borneensis Symington". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 349–351. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 2 May 2008. 


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