Borneodendron aenigmaticum is a species of tree in the family Euphorbiaceae of the monotypic genus Borneodendron. Its name means "enigmatic Borneo-plant"; so-called because it is a monotypic taxon and is endemic to north Borneo (Sabah). The species is specialised to ultramafic soils.[4] It is found in numerous protected areas and is not considered threatened.[1]
| Borneodendron | |
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Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Euphorbiaceae |
| Subfamily: | Crotonoideae |
| Tribe: | Ricinocarpeae |
| Subtribe: | Bertyinae |
| Genus: | Borneodendron Airy Shaw[2] |
| Species: | B. aenigmaticum |
| Binomial name | |
| Borneodendron aenigmaticum Airy Shaw[3] | |
Taxon identifiers | |
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| Borneodendron |
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| Borneodendron aenigmaticum |
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