Beilschmiedia micrantha

Beilschmiedia micrantha is a species of tree in the laurel family (Lauraceae).[3] It is endemic to Borneo.[2] It is a large tree which grows up to 40 metres tall. It flowers from April to July, and September and October, and fruits in July and October.[4]

Beilschmiedia micrantha
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Magnoliids
Order: Laurales
Family: Lauraceae
Genus: Beilschmiedia
Species:
B. micrantha
Binomial name
Beilschmiedia micrantha
Merr., 1929[2]
Synonyms[2]

Beilschmiedia micrantha var. latifolia Merr.

It is known from eastern Sabah (Malaysia) and East and South Kalimantan (Indonesia). It grows in primary or secondary lowland rain forest, up to 300 metres elevation. It often grows near rivers on sandy loam, limestone, or brown to blackish soils.[4]

No subspecies are listed in the Catalogue of Life.[5]

References

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  1. ^ de Kok, R. (2021). "Beilschmiedia micrantha". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T178344354A178344378. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-1.RLTS.T178344354A178344378.en. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Beilschmiedia micrantha Merr. Plants of the World Online. Accessed 10 April 2023.
  3. ^ Merrill ED (1929) In: Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 15: 85
  4. ^ a b Nishida, Sachiko (2008). Taxonomic revision of Beilschmiedia (Lauraceae) in Borneo. Blumea - Biodiversity, Evolution and Biogeography of Plants, Volume 53, Number 2, 2008, pp. 345-383(39). Naturalis Biodiversity Center. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3767/000651908X608007
  5. ^ Roskov Y.; Kunze T.; Orrell T.; Abucay L.; Paglinawan L.; Culham A.; Bailly N.; Kirk P.; Bourgoin T.; Baillargeon G.; Decock W.; De Wever A. (2014). Didžiulis V. (ed.). "Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life: 2014 Annual Checklist". Species 2000: Reading, UK. Retrieved 26 May 2014.