Ilex megaphylla

Ilex megaphylla
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Aquifoliales
Family: Aquifoliaceae
Genus: Ilex
Species:
I. megaphylla
Binomial name
Ilex megaphylla

Ilex megaphylla is a tree in the holly family Aquifoliaceae, native to Borneo. The specific epithet megaphylla means 'large leaves'.[3]

Description

Ilex megaphylla grows up to 8 metres (26 ft) tall. The smooth bark is grey. The leathery leaves are lanceolate to oblong and measure up to 35 cm (14 in) long. The inflorescences, in cymes, feature white flowers.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Ilex megaphylla is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Sarawak. It is only found in Gunung Buda National Park and Gunung Mulu National Park, where species populations are adequately conserved. Its habitat is on hills and cliffs of limestone, at elevations of around 1,000 m (3,300 ft).[1][3]

References

  1. ^ a b Bodos, V. & Julia, S. (2019). "Ilex megaphylla". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T126023209A126023217. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Ilex megaphylla S.Andrews". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Andrews, Susyn (2002). "Ilex L.". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 18–19. ISBN 983-2181-27-5.


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