Anisoptera grossivenia
| Anisoptera grossivenia | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Anisoptera |
| Species: | A. grossivenia |
| Binomial name | |
| Anisoptera grossivenia Slooten[2] | |
Anisoptera grossivenia is a species of plant in the Dipterocarpaceae family. The name grossivenia is derived from Latin (grossus = an unripe fig and venius = veined) and refers to the purple lateral veins of the leaf blade. A. grossivenia is a tall emergent tree, up to 60 m, found in mixed dipterocarp forest and its ecotone to kerangas forests.[2] It is endemic to Borneo. It occurs in at least two protected areas (Bako National Park and Lambir National Park), elsewhere it is endangered due to habitat loss.[1]
References
- 1 2 Ashton, P. 1998. Anisoptera grossivenia. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 20 August 2007.
- 1 2 Ashton, P. S. (September 2004). "Anisoptera grossivenia Slooten" (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions) 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 74–75. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Retrieved 11 November 2007.
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