Melicope clemensiae is a plant in the family Rutaceae. It is native to Borneo.[3]
| Melicope clemensiae | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Rutaceae |
| Genus: | Melicope |
| Species: | M. clemensiae
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| Binomial name | |
| Melicope clemensiae | |
Description
editMelicope clemensiae grows as a shrub or tree up to 12 m (40 ft) tall. The glabrous leaves are olanceolate or obovate to elliptic and measure up to 16 cm (6 in) long. The inflorescences are axillary and feature many small unisexual flowers with white to cream-coloured petals. The glabrous quality of the leaves is the main differentiation of this species with respect to Melicope subunifoliolata.[3][4]
Taxonomy
editMelicope clemensiae was described in 1994 by the American botanist Thomas Gordon Hartley.[2] The type specimen was collected in Kinabalu Park on Borneo. The species is named for the American botanist Mary Strong Clemens.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editMelicope clemensiae is endemic to Borneo, where it is currently known only from Sarawak and Sabah.[1] Its habitat is mostly in primary forests, situated in hilly areas, at elevations of 650–1,800 m (2,000–6,000 ft).[3] The species also occurs near rivers.[1]
Conservation
editMelicope clemensiae has been assessed as least concern on the IUCN Red List. Although so far found in a limited number of areas, the species is likely to occur more widely and is not considered threatened. It is not known to be traded or locally used. Melicope clemensiae is present in protected areas including Kinabalu Park and Sosopodon Forest Reserve.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Rivers, M.C. (2023). "Melicope clemensiae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023: e.T37777A227226902. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T37777A227226902.en. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
- ^ a b "Melicope clemensiae T.G.Hartley". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
- ^ a b c d Jones, David T. (1995). "Melicope J. R. Forst & G. Forst". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 388. ISBN 983-9592-34-3.
- ^ T. G. Hartley (July 1994). "The genus Melicope (Rutaceae) in Borneo". Sandakania (4): 47–74.