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Anisoptera grossivenia

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Anisoptera grossivenia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Anisoptera
Species:
A. grossivenia
Binomial name
Anisoptera grossivenia

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]

Description

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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

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

References

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  1. ^ a b 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. ^ a b c 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.