| Walsura sarawakensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Meliaceae |
| Genus: | Walsura |
| Species: | W. sarawakensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Walsura sarawakensis T.Clark [2] | |
Walsura sarawakensis is a tree in the family Meliaceae. It is named for Sarawak in Borneo. [3]
Walsura sarawakensis grows as a small tree up to 6 metres (20 ft) tall. The leaves are lanceolate and measure up to 36 cm (14 in) long. The inflorescences feature green flowers. The ellipsoid fruits are purplish brown. [3]
Walsura sarawakensis is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to the Tatau District of Sarawak. [1] Its habitat is lowland forests to elevations of 300 m (1,000 ft). [3]
Walsura sarawakensis has been assessed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is mainly threatened by logging and conversion of its habitat for tree plantations. [1]
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