Megistostigma cordatum Merr. belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family. Flora of the World contains 1 recorded occurrence of this taxon, distributed across 1 country.
Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (50).JPG
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Megistostigma
Specific Epithet
cordatum
Authorship
Merr.
Source
GBIF Backbone Taxonomy
What is EDGE?
Evolutionary distinctiveness
Lower
ED 1.6
Part of a well-represented branch of the plant tree of life, with many close relatives.
Threat status
Modelled estimate
EDGE score
0.2
Global rank
#203,619 of 335,497
Top 61%
Extinction probability
13%
Location
Malaysia, Sabah, West Coast (Ranau)
6.082472, 116.734806
Location Remarks
Kinabalu National Park. Trail to the summit, close to Panar Laban.
Collectors
Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph, Sven Buerki, Martin W. Callmander, P. Miun, J. Jumian
Notes
Extensive liana creeping over smooth boulders; apparently ultramafic substrate. A substantial stinger.
