Microtropis ovata is a plant in the family Celastraceae. The specific epithet ovata means 'egg-shaped', referring to the leaves.[3]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Celastrales |
| Family: | Celastraceae |
| Genus: | Microtropis |
| Species: | M. ovata
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| Binomial name | |
| Microtropis ovata | |
Description
editMicrotropis ovata grows as a shrub up to 3 m (10 ft) tall. The leathery leaves are oblong to ovate and measure up to 10 cm (4 in) long. The flowers are in cymes.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editMicrotropis ovata is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Mount Kinabalu. Its habitat is in high-elevation forests, to elevations of 3,400 m (11,200 ft).[1]
Conservation
editMicrotropis ovata has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by landslides and climate change. The species is confined to Kinabalu Park in Sabah, where it is protected.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Tsen, S.; Maycock, C.R.; Khoo, E.; Nilus, R.; Sugau, J.; Tanggaraju, S. & Pereira, J.T. (2020). "Microtropis ovata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T162018137A162033428. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T162018137A162033428.en.
- ^ "Microtropis ovata Merr. & F.L.Freeman". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ 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.
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