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.
Scientific Name ID
GBIF Backbone Taxonomy
3/29/2015
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.
