Walsura sarawakensis

Walsura sarawakensis
Scientific classification Edit this 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]

Description

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]

Distribution and habitat

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]

Conservation

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]

References

  1. ^ a b c Bodos, V. & Julia, S. (2019). "Walsura sarawakensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T137476475A137476726. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Walsura sarawakensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Mabberley, David J.; Pannell, Caroline M. (2007). "Walsura Roxb.". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.; Kiew, Ruth (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 214.