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]
Kopsia rajangensis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Gentianales |
Family: | Apocynaceae |
Genus: | Kopsia |
Species: | K. rajangensis
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Binomial name | |
Kopsia rajangensis |
Description
editKopsia 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
editKopsia rajangensis is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Sarawak. Its habitat is hill forests.[3]
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ "Kopsia rajangensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
- ^ a b c 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.