Barringtonia sarawakensis
| Barringtonia sarawakensis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Lecythidaceae |
| Genus: | Barringtonia |
| Species: | B. sarawakensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Barringtonia sarawakensis | |
Barringtonia sarawakensis is a plant in the family Lecythidaceae.
Description
[edit]Barringtonia sarawakensis grows as a tree up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 centimetres (12 in). Its bark is light to reddish brown. The fruits are green, ovoid to oblong, up to 4 cm (2 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]Barringtonia sarawakensis is endemic to Borneo where it is confined to Sarawak. Its habitat is hill dipterocarp forest at 400–1,000 m (1,000–3,000 ft) altitude.[1]
Conservation
[edit]Barringtonia sarawakensis has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by logging and harvesting for timber. Habitat loss from clearing for agriculture is also a threat.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Bodos, V.; Julia, S. (2019). "Barringtonia sarawakensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T137475926A137475942. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T137475926A137475942.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ "Barringtonia sarawakensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
- ^ Pinard, Michelle A. (April 2002). "Barringtonia sarawakensis Chantar.". 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. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 121. ISBN 983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
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