Anisoptera_grossivenia

<i>Anisoptera grossivenia</i>

Anisoptera grossivenia

Species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae

Anisoptera grossivenia is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet grossivenia means "veined like unripe fig", referring to the purple veins of the leaf.[2]

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Description

Anisoptera grossivenia grows up to 60 metres (200 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1.5 m (5 ft). It has buttresses. The bark is fissured and flaky. The blistered leaves are oblong to obovate and measure up to 12 cm (5 in) long. The inflorescences measure up to 20 cm (8 in) long and bear yellow flowers.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Anisoptera grossivenia is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is in lowland dipterocarp forests.[1]

References

  1. [1]
    Barstow, M. (2019). "Anisoptera grossivenia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T33717A125629770. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T33717A125629770.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. [2]
    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. 74–75. ISBN 983-2181-59-3.


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