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