Engelhardia mendalomensis
| Engelhardia mendalomensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fagales |
| Family: | Juglandaceae |
| Genus: | Engelhardia |
| Species: | E. mendalomensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Engelhardia mendalomensis E.J.F.Campb.[2] | |
Engelhardia mendalomensis is a tree in the family Juglandaceae. It is named for the Mendalom Forest Reserve in Borneo.[3]
Description
Engelhardia mendalomensis grows up to 35 m (110 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 80 cm (30 in). It has buttresses up to 3 m (10 ft) high and extending out to 4 m (13 ft). The bark is grey to brown. The leaves are falcate or lanceolate or ovate and measure up to 11 cm (4 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Engelhardia mendalomensis is native to Borneo (Sabah) and Papua New Guinea.[4] Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests, to elevations of 550 m (1,800 ft).[3]
References
- ^ World Conservation Monitoring Centre (1998). "Engelhardia mendalomensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T37760A10070430. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T37760A10070430.en. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ "Engelhardia mendalomensis E.J.F.Campb". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ a b c Campbell-Gasis, E. J. F. (1995). "Engelhardia Lesch. ex Blume". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 239–240. ISBN 983-9592-34-3.
- ^ Hassler, Michael. "Engelhardia mendalomensis". World Plants (Complete List). Retrieved 20 August 2024.