| Walsura sarawakensis | |
|---|---|
| Conservation status | |
 Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Meliaceae |
| Genus: | Walsura |
| Species: | W. sarawakensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Walsura sarawakensis T.Clark | |
Walsura sarawakensis is a tree in the family Meliaceae. It is named for Sarawak in Borneo.
Description
Walsura sarawakensis grows as a small tree up to 6 metres (20 ft) tall. The leaves are lanceolate and measure up to 36 cm (14 in) long. The inflorescences feature green flowers. The ellipsoid fruits are purplish brown.
Distribution and habitat
Walsura sarawakensis is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to the Tatau District of Sarawak. Its habitat is lowland forests to elevations of 300 m (1,000 ft).
Conservation
Walsura sarawakensis has been assessed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is mainly threatened by logging and conversion of its habitat for tree plantations.
References
- ^ Bodos, V. & Julia, S. (2019). "Walsura sarawakensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T137476475A137476726. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- "Walsura sarawakensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ Mabberley, David J.; Pannell, Caroline M. (2007). "Walsura Roxb.". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.; Kiew, Ruth (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 214.
| Taxon identifiers | |
|---|---|
| Walsura sarawakensis | |