Microtropis platyphylla

Microtropis platyphylla
Scientific classification Edit this 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]
  • Microtropis basilanensis Merr. & F.L.Freeman
  • Microtropis borneensis Merr. & F.L.Freeman
  • Microtropis chartacea Merr. & F.L.Freeman
  • Microtropis fasciculata Quisumb. & Merr.
  • Microtropis philippinensis Merr.
  • Microtropis rostrata Merr.
  • Microtropis rubra Elmer ex Merr. & F.L.Freeman

Microtropis platyphylla is a plant in the family Celastraceae. The specific epithet platyphylla means 'broad-leaved'.[3]

Description

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]

Distribution and habitat

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]

Conservation

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]

References

  1. ^ a b c Energy Development Corporation (EDC) (2024). "Microtropis platyphylla". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2024: e.T198211178A203234491. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Microtropis platyphylla Merr". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
  3. ^ a b Kochummen, K.M. (1995). "Microtropis Wall ex Meisn.". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K.M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 145. ISBN 983-9592-34-3.