Borneodendron
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Subfamily: Crotonoideae
Tribe: Ricinocarpeae
Subtribe: Bertyinae
Genus: Borneodendron
Airy Shaw[2]
Species:
B. aenigmaticum
Binomial name
Borneodendron aenigmaticum
Airy Shaw[3]

Borneodendron aenigmaticum is a species of tree in the family Euphorbiaceae of the monotypic genus Borneodendron. Its name means "enigmatic Borneo-plant"; so-called because it is a monotypic taxon and is endemic to north Borneo (Sabah). The species is specialised to ultramafic soils[4] from 15 to 1070 meters elevation. It is found in numerous protected areas and is not considered threatened.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Khoo, E.; Maycock, C.R.; Damit, A.; Nilus, R.; Sugau, J.; Tsen, S.; Pereira, J.T. (2021). "Borneodendron aenigmaticum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T136619475A136619478. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-1.RLTS.T136619475A136619478.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. โ†‘ "Borneodendron". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
  3. โ†‘ "Borneodendron aenigmaticum". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
  4. โ†‘ Peter C. van Welzen "Flora Malesiana Euphorbiaceae.: Borneodendron". Nationaal Herbarium Nederland. Retrieved 2012-07-01.
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