Dalrympelea calciphila


Dalrympelea calciphila is a plant in the family Staphyleaceae. It is native to Borneo.

Description

Dalrympelea calciphila grows as a tree up to tall with a trunk diameter of up to. The bark is yellow and flaky. The leathery leaves are elliptic to ovate and measure up to long and up to wide. The are in.

Taxonomy

Dalrympelea calciphila was first described as Turpinia calciphila in 1994 by the botanist Joan Pereira in the journal Sandakania. In 2010, botanist A. T. Nor-Ezzawanis transferred the species to the genus Dalrympelea. The type specimen was collected on Mount Api in Borneo. The specific epithet calciphila means 'lime-loving', referring to the species' limestone habitat.

Distribution and habitat

Dalrympelea calciphila is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Sarawak. Its habitat is on limestone screes, to elevations of.

Conservation

Dalrympelea calciphila has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by mining activities in the hills of Bau District. The species' presence in Gunung Buda, Gunung Mulu and Dered Krian national parks affords a level of protection.