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Ilex kelabitana

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Species of tree in the family Aquifoliaceae

Ilex kelabitana
Conservation status

Data Deficient  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Aquifoliales
Family: Aquifoliaceae
Genus: Ilex
Species: I. kelabitana
Binomial name
Ilex kelabitana
S.Andrews

Ilex kelabitana is a tree in the family Aquifoliaceae, native to Borneo. It is named for the Kelabit Highlands of Sarawak.

Description

Ilex kelabitana grows up to 7 metres (23 ft) tall. The leathery leaves are elliptic or oblong and measure up to 14.5 cm (6 in) long. The inflorescences, in cymes, feature white flowers.

Distribution and habitat

Ilex kelabitana is endemic to Borneo, where it is recorded from Sarawak and Kalimantan. Its habitat is in kerangas forests, at elevations to around 1,300 m (4,300 ft).

References

  1. ^ Oldfield, S. (2021). "Ilex kelabitana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T126023191A126023200. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  2. "Ilex kelabitana S.Andrews". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  3. ^ 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. 16–17. ISBN 983-2181-27-5.
Taxon identifiers
Ilex kelabitana


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