Microtropis kinabaluensis explained

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

Description

Microtropis kinabaluensis grows as a shrub or tree up to tall. The leathery leaves are oblong to elliptic and measure up to long. The are in and feature white flowers. The fruits ripen red and measure up to long.

Distribution and habitat

Microtropis kinabaluensis is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is forests to elevations of .