Microtropis kinabaluensis

Microtropis kinabaluensis is a plant in the family Celastraceae. It is named for Mount Kinabalu in Borneo.^[2]

Microtropis kinabaluensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Celastrales
Family:	Celastraceae
Genus:	Microtropis
Species:	M. kinabaluensis
Binomial name
Microtropis kinabaluensis Merr. & F.L.Freeman[1]
Synonyms[1]
Microtropis sterrophylla Merr. & F.L.Freeman

Description

Microtropis kinabaluensis grows as a shrub or tree up to 5 m (16 ft) tall. The leathery leaves are oblong to elliptic and measure up to 24.5 cm (10 in) long. The inflorescences are in panicles and feature white flowers. The fruits ripen red and measure up to 2 cm (0.8 in) long.^[2]

Distribution and habitat

Microtropis kinabaluensis is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is forests to elevations of 1,500 m (5,000 ft).^[2]