Walsura sarawakensis
| Walsura sarawakensis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Meliaceae |
| Genus: | Walsura |
| Species: | W. sarawakensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Walsura sarawakensis T.Clark[2]
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Walsura sarawakensis is a tree in the family Meliaceae. It is named for Sarawak in Borneo.[3]
Description
[edit]Walsura sarawakensis grows as a small tree up to 6 metres (20 ft) tall. The leaves are lanceolate and measure up to 36 cm (14 in) long. The inflorescences feature green flowers. The ellipsoid fruits are purplish brown.[3]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]Walsura sarawakensis is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to the Tatau District of Sarawak.[1] Its habitat is lowland forests to elevations of 300 m (1,000 ft).[3]
Conservation
[edit]Walsura sarawakensis has been assessed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is mainly threatened by logging and conversion of its habitat for tree plantations.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Bodos, V. & Julia, S. (2019). "Walsura sarawakensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T137476475A137476726. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ "Walsura sarawakensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ a b c Mabberley, David J.; Pannell, Caroline M. (2007). "Walsura Roxb.". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.; Kiew, Ruth (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 214.