Schuurmansiella is a monotypic genus of plant in the family Ochnaceae. As of July 2024[update], Plants of the World Online recognises the single species Schuurmansiella angustifolia.[2] The specific epithet angustifolia means "narrow leaf".[3]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Ochnaceae |
| Subfamily: | Ochnoideae |
| Tribe: | Sauvagesieae |
| Genus: | Schuurmansiella Hallier f.[3] |
| Species: | S. angustifolia
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| Schuurmansiella angustifolia | |
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Description
editSchuurmansiella angustifolia grows as a shrub up to 10 metres (33 ft) tall. The flowers are white with a pink base. The ellipsoid fruits measure up to 0.85 cm (0.3 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editSchuurmansiella angustifolia is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to western Sarawak. Its habitat is lowland, mainly kerangas, forests to 600 m (2,000 ft) elevation.[3]
Conservation
editSchuurmansiella angustifolia has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. Outside of protected areas, it is threatened by conversion of its habitat for urban development, plantations and agriculture. The species is present in Bako National Park, Santubong National Park and Kubah National Park, and populations in these protected areas have some stability.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Ling, C.Y. & Julia, S. (2019). "Schuurmansiella angustifolia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T137490109A137492072. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T137490109A137492072.en. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ a b c "Schuurmansiella Hallier f." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ a b c d Kochummen, K. M. (1995). "Schuurmansiella Hallier f." (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 268–270. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Retrieved 4 June 2014.