Pleiospermium longisepalum
Appearance
Pleiospermium longisepalum | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Sapindales |
Family: | Rutaceae |
Genus: | Pleiospermium |
Species: | P. longisepalum
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Binomial name | |
Pleiospermium longisepalum |
Pleiospermium longisepalum (also known as Banguey Island orangeaster)[2] is a species of plant in the family Rutaceae.[3] It is endemic to the state of Sabah on the island of Borneo.
Pleiospermium longisepalum is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 15 metres tall.[1]
Pleiospermium longisepalum is common in lowland and foothill forests and lower montane forests of Kota Marudu, Ranau, and Tambunan districts, growing up to 1,300 metres elevation. It is also found on some offshore islands like Banggi and Bohayan.[1]
It is typically found on hill slopes and near streams in primary and secondary rain forests. It colonizes quickly into disturbed areas.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Hoo, P.K.; Khoo, E.; Lee, Y.L.; Maryani, A.; Maycock, C.R.; Nilus, R.; Pereira, J.; Sugau, J.; Tsen, S. (2019). "Pleiospermium longisepalum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T37784A136326526. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T37784A136326526.en. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
- ^ "UCR: Citrus Variety Collection". Citrusvariety.ucr.edu. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
- ^ "Pleiospermium longisepalum (Tillson 363) :: Swingle Plant Anatomy Digital Archive". Merrick.library.miami.edu. Retrieved November 14, 2016.