Biology:Upuna

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Short description: Genus of trees

Upuna
Upuna bornensis, crop.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Subfamily: Dipterocarpoideae
Genus: Upuna
Symington
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. 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]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 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. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/33148/68075816. Retrieved 16 November 2021. 
  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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