Upuna

Upuna
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Subfamily: Dipterocarpoideae
Genus: Upuna
Symington
Species:
U. borneensis
Binomial name
Upuna borneensis

Upuna is a monotypic genus of plants containing the single species Upuna borneensis. The genus name Upana is derived from its Iban name, upan.[2] The species name borneensis refers to its distribution, being found only in Borneo. It is native to lowland mixed dipterocarp forests up to 400 meters elevation. It is a heavy hardwood similar to Vatica. While Upuna borneensis occurs in protected areas, it is threatened by logging, expansion of palm oil plantations and increasing frequency of fires.[1]

  1. ^ a b Randi, A.; Bodos, V.; Pereira, J.T. (2019). "Upuna borneensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T33148A68075816. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T33148A68075816.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference Ashton was invoked but never defined (see the help page).