Microtropis valida is a plant in the family Celastraceae. The specific epithet valida means 'growing strongly'.[3]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Celastrales |
| Family: | Celastraceae |
| Genus: | Microtropis |
| Species: | M. valida
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| Binomial name | |
| Microtropis valida | |
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Description
editMicrotropis valida grows as a shrub or tree up to 5 m (20 ft) tall. The leathery leaves are elliptic to lanceolate to ovate and measure up to 27 cm (11 in) long. The fruits measure up to 2 cm (0.8 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editMicrotropis valida is native to Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra. Its habitat is forests to elevations of 1,350 m (4,000 ft).[3]
References
edit- ^ de Kok, R. (2024). "Microtropis valida". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2024: e.T220764463A220912137. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Microtropis valida Ridl". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ a b c Kochummen, K.M. (1995). "Microtropis Wall ex Meisn.". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K.M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 149. ISBN 983-9592-34-3.
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