Kopsia rajangensis

Kopsia rajangensis
Conservation status
Data Deficient  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Gentianales
Family:	Apocynaceae
Genus:	Kopsia
Species:	K. rajangensis
Binomial name
Kopsia rajangensis D.J.Middleton[2]

Kopsia rajangensis is a tree in the family Apocynaceae. The specific epithet rajangensis refers to the Rajang River in Borneo, near which the species was initially surveyed.[3]

Description

Kopsia rajangensis grows as a shrub or small tree up to 5 metres (20 ft) tall. Its flowers feature a white corolla.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Kopsia rajangensis is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Sarawak. Its habitat is hill forests.[3]

References

1. Julia, S. (2019). "Kopsia rajangensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T137471319A137471333. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T137471319A137471333.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
2. "Kopsia rajangensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
3. Middleton, David J. (September 2004). "Kopsia rajangensis D.J.Middleton". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 41. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 8 August 2013.