Anisoptera marginata
Anisoptera marginata is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The specific epithet marginata means "bordered", referring to the leaf veins.[3]
| Anisoptera marginata | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Anisoptera |
| Species: | A. marginata |
| Binomial name | |
| Anisoptera marginata | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
| |
Description
Anisoptera marginata grows up to 45 metres (150 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1.5 m (5 ft). It has buttresses. The bark is fissured and flaky. The leaves are oblong to obovate and measure up to 10 cm (4 in) long. The inflorescences measure up to 14 cm (6 in) long and bear yellow flowers.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Anisoptera marginata is native to Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra and Borneo. Its habitat is peat swamp and heath forests, to altitudes of 850 m (3,000 ft).[1][3]
Conservation
Anisoptera marginata has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by logging for its timber and by fires. The species is found in some protected areas.[1]
References
- Kalima, T.; Kusumadewi, Y.; Purwaningsih.; Barstow, M. (2020). "Anisoptera marginata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T33066A68069678. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T33066A68069678.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- "Anisoptera marginata". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
- Ashton, P. S. (2004). "Anisoptera Korth.". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 76, 78. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.