Anisoptera reticulata

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Anisoptera reticulata
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Anisoptera
Species:
A. reticulata
Binomial name
Anisoptera reticulata

Anisoptera reticulata is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The specific epithet reticulata means "netted", referring to the leaf veins. [3]

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Description

Anisoptera reticulata grows up to 65 metres (200 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 2 m (7 ft). It has buttresses. The bark is fissured and flaky. The leathery leaves are elliptic to obovate and measure up to 13 cm (5 in) long. The inflorescences measure up to 6 cm (2 in) long and bear cream flowers. [3]

Distribution and habitat

Anisoptera reticulata is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests, at altitudes to 400 m (1,300 ft). [1]

Conservation

Anisoptera reticulata has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by agricultural plantations and by logging for its timber. The species is found in some protected areas. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Bodos, V.; Hoo, P.K.; Julia, S.; Khoo, E.; Kusumadewi, Y.; Maycock, C.R.; Robiansyah, I. (2019). "Anisoptera reticulata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2019: e.T31894A143152064. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T31894A143152064.en . Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. ↑ "Anisoptera reticulata". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
  3. 1 2 Ashton, P. S. (2004). "Anisoptera Korth.". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 76, 78, 79. ISBN   983-2181-59-3.


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