Dalrympelea calciphila

Dalrympelea calciphila
Conservation status
Endangered  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Crossosomatales
Family:	Staphyleaceae
Genus:	Dalrympelea
Species:	D. calciphila
Binomial name
Dalrympelea calciphila (J.T.Pereira) Nor-Ezzaw.[2]
Synonyms[2]
Turpinia calciphila J.T.Pereira

Dalrympelea calciphila is a plant in the family Staphyleaceae. It is native to Borneo.[3]

Description

Dalrympelea calciphila grows as a tree up to 25 m (80 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm (20 in). The bark is yellow and flaky. The leathery leaves are elliptic to ovate and measure up to 15 cm (6 in) long and up to 6.5 cm (2.6 in) wide. The inflorescences are in panicles.[3]

Taxonomy

Dalrympelea calciphila was first described as Turpinia calciphila in 1994 by the botanist Joan Pereira in the journal Sandakania.[4] In 2010, botanist A. T. Nor-Ezzawanis transferred the species to the genus Dalrympelea.[5][2] The type specimen was collected on Mount Api in Borneo. The specific epithet calciphila means 'lime-loving', referring to the species' limestone habitat.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Dalrympelea calciphila is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Sarawak. Its habitat is on limestone screes, to elevations of 900 m (3,000 ft).[1][3]

Conservation

Dalrympelea calciphila has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by mining activities in the hills of Bau District. The species' presence in Gunung Buda, Gunung Mulu and Dered Krian national parks affords a level of protection.[1]

References

1. Ling, C.Y.; Julia, S. (2019). "Dalrympelea calciphila". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T37788A137452805. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T37788A137452805.en. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
2. "Dalrympelea calciphila (J.T.Pereira) Nor-Ezzaw". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
3. Kulip, Julius; Wong, K. M. (1995). "Turpinia Vent.". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 457. ISBN 983-9592-34-3.
4. Pereira, Joan T. (1994). "A new species and a new variety of Turpinia (Staphyleaceae) from Borneo". Sandakania. 5. Sabah Forestry Department: 15–23.
5. Nor-Ezzawanis, A. T. (2010). "New combinations in Malaysian Staphyleaceae". Gardens' Bulletin Singapore. 62 (1): 127-133 [129].