| Microtropis platyphylla | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Celastrales |
| Family: | Celastraceae |
| Genus: | Microtropis |
| Species: | M. platyphylla |
| Binomial name | |
| Microtropis platyphylla | |
| Synonyms [2] | |
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Microtropis platyphylla is a plant in the family Celastraceae. The specific epithet platyphylla means 'broad-leaved'. [3]
Microtropis platyphylla grows as a shrub or tree up to 10 metres (30 ft) tall, with a diameter of up to 10 cm (4 in). The leathery leaves are ovate to lanceolate to elliptic and measure up to 24 cm (9 in) long, and up to 4.5 cm (1.8 in) wide. The inflorescences are in panicles . [3]
Microtropis platyphylla is native to Borneo and the Philippines. Its Borneo habitat is in lowland to montane forests, to elevations of 2,700 m (9,000 ft). Its Philippines habitat is in lowland forests. [1]
Microtropis platyphylla has been assessed as least concern on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by conversion of its habitat for agriculture and urban development and also by logging and mining. The species is present in a number of protected areas, in Borneo: Crocker Range National Park, Maliau Basin and Tawau Hills National Park; in the Philippines: Upper Marikina River Basin Protected Landscape and Bulusan Volcano Natural Park. [1]
Hopea fluvialis is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet fluvialis means "of rivers", referring to species' habitat.
Vatica pedicellata is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet pedicellata refers to the prominent flower stalk or pedicel.
Payena acuminata is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet acuminata means 'tapering to a narrow point', referring to the leaf apex.
Payena leerii is a tree in the family Sapotaceae.
Payena microphylla is a tree in the family Sapotaceae. The specific epithet microphylla means 'small-leaved'.
Diospyros areolata is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. The specific epithet areolata means 'net-like', referring to the leaf veins.
Diospyros coriacea is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. The specific epithet coriacea means 'leathery', referring to the leaves. The species is native to Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Borneo.
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Buchanania insignis is a tree of Borneo in the cashew and sumac family Anacardiaceae. The specific epithet insignis is from the Latin meaning 'remarkable'.
Castanopsis pedunculata is a tree in the family Fagaceae. The specific epithet pedunculata means 'having a peduncle'.
Vatica dulitensis is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. It is named for Mount Dulit in Sarawak.
Hopea andersonii is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. It is named for J. A. R. Anderson, a forest officer on the island.
Hopea bullatifolia is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet bullatifolia means 'blistered leaf'.
Hopea rudiformis is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet rudiformis means 'sword-shaped', referring to the leaf.
Shorea mecistopteryx is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet mecistopteryx means 'big wing', referring to the fruit's lobes.
Shorea patoiensis is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet patoiensis refers to Bukit Patoi, a hill in Brunei.
Shorea woodii is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. It is named for the botanist Geoffrey Wood.
Ilex jacobsii is a plant in the family Aquifoliaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet jacobsii is for the botanist Marius Jacobs.
Microtropis ovata is a plant in the family Celastraceae. The specific epithet ovata means 'egg-shaped', referring to the leaves.
Microtropis sumatrana is a tree in the family Celastraceae. It is named for Sumatra.
