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Kostermanthus malayanus

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Kostermanthus malayanus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Chrysobalanaceae
Genus: Kostermanthus
Species:
K. malayanus
Binomial name
Kostermanthus malayanus
Synonyms[2]
  • Acioa malayana Kosterm.

Kostermanthus malayanus is a species of plant in the family Chrysobalanaceae. It is endemic to Peninsular Malaysia. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Distribution and habitat

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K. malayanus is known only from the type locality on Mount Bintang, near the border of the states of Kedah and Perak in western Malaysia.[1][3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Lim, C.L. (2024). "Kostermanthus malayanus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2024: e.T31776A223182160. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
  2. ^ "Kostermanthus malayanus (Kosterm.) Prance". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  3. ^ Kostermans, A. J. G. H. (1965). "The genus Acioa Aublet (Rosaceae - Chrysobalanoideae) in Malesia". Reinwardtia. 7 (1). Herbarium Bogoriense: 13–14.