Chionanthus balgooyanus
| Chionanthus balgooyanus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Oleaceae |
| Genus: | Chionanthus |
| Species: | C. balgooyanus
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| Binomial name | |
| Chionanthus balgooyanus | |
Chionanthus balgooyanus is a tree in the family Oleaceae. It is named for the Dutch botanist Max van Balgooy.[3]
Description[edit]
Chionanthus balgooyanus grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 35 cm (14 in). The bark is greyish green or dark brown. The flowers are white or greenish white.[3]
Distribution and habitat[edit]
Chionanthus balgooyanus is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Sarawak. Its habitat is hill rain forest or lower montane rain forest from 650 m (2,000 ft) to 1,400 m (4,600 ft) elevation.[1][3]
Conservation[edit]
Chionanthus balgooyanus has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. Three subpopulations are recorded. One subpopulation is being logged, likely for its timber. Another subpopulation is subject to land conversion for agriculture. The subpopulation in Gunung Mulu National Park is afforded a level of protection there.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Bodos, V. & Julia, S. (2019). "Chionanthus balgooyanus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T137490665A137492077. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ^ "Chionanthus balgooyanus". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ^ a b c Kiew, Ruth (April 2002). "Chionanthus balgooyiana Kiew". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 135. ISBN 983-2181-27-5.