Microtropis valida

Microtropis valida is a plant in the family Celastraceae. The specific epithet valida means 'growing strongly'.^[3]

Microtropis valida
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Celastrales
Family:	Celastraceae
Genus:	Microtropis
Species:	M. valida
Binomial name
Microtropis valida Ridl.[2]
Synonyms[2]
Microtropis bicolor Merr. & F.L.Freeman Microtropis pauciflora Boerl. ex Merr. & O.M.Freeman

Description

Microtropis 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

Microtropis valida is native to Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra. Its habitat is forests to elevations of 1,350 m (4,000 ft).^[3]