Borneodendron

Borneodendron aenigmaticum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Subfamily: Crotonoideae
Tribe: Ricinocarpeae
Subtribe: Bertyinae
Genus: Borneodendron
Airy Shaw
Species: B. aenigmaticum
Binomial name
Borneodendron aenigmaticum
Airy Shaw

Borneodendron aenigmaticum is a plant species in the family Euphorbiaceae of the monotypic genus Borneodendron. Its name means "enigmatic Borneo-plant"; so-called because it is a monotypic taxon and is endemic to north Borneo (Sabah). The species is speacilised to Ultramafic soils[1] and found within the Bidu Bidu forest reserve.[2]

References

  1. Peter C. van Welzen "Flora Malesiana Euphorbiaceae.: Borneodendron". Nationaal Herbarium Nederland. Retrieved 2012-07-01.
  2. "Bidu Bidu FR". Sabah Forestry Department. Retrieved 2007-11-14.


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