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cordatum

Taxon

Megistostigma cordatum Merr.

Protologue Philipp. J. Sci. 16: 563. 1920BHL pageIPNI
AcceptedGBIF
Predicted not threatened
Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (50).JPG

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (50).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (54).JPG

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (54).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (9).JPG

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (9).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (13).JPG

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (13).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (24).JPG

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (24).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (46).JPG

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (46).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (12).JPG

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (12).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (19).JPG

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (19).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (17).JPG

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (17).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (23).JPG

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (23).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (20).JPG

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (20).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (4).JPG

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (4).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (15).JPG

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (15).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (32).JPG

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (32).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (44).JPG

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (44).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (26).JPG

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (26).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (18).JPG

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (18).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (14).JPG

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (14).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (55).JPG

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (55).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (27).JPG

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (27).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (28).JPG

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (28).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (6).JPG

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (6).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (29).JPG

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (29).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (56).JPG

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (56).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (49).JPG

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (49).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (33).JPG

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (33).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (11).JPG

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (11).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (47).JPG

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (47).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (31).JPG

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (31).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (35).JPG

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (35).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (48).JPG

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (48).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (16).JPG

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (16).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (38).JPG

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (38).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (57).JPG

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (57).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (22).JPG

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (22).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (45).JPG

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (45).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (42).JPG

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (42).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (2).JPG

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (2).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (39).JPG

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (39).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (53).JPG

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (53).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (34).JPG

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (34).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (25).JPG

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (25).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (30).JPG

Megistostigma cordata, Davidson, C 12936--Sabah. Ruyu Oil Palm Pl. 29 Mar 2015. DSC01510 (30).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Native to Borneo, Philippines, Sumatera (source: POWO). Flora of the World documents 1 occurrence across 1 country.

Distribution

Distribution from Plants of the World Online (POWO). View the accepted name on POWO

Occurrences

Davidson, C 12936

March 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, Postar Miun, Jeisin Jumian

Notes

Extensive liana creeping over smooth boulders; apparently ultramafic substrate. A substantial stinger.

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Megistostigma

Specific Epithet

cordatum

Authorship

Merr.

Taxonomic Opinions

GBIFWFOPOWO

Conservation (EDGE)

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

Predicted not threatened

Modelled estimate

EDGE score

0.2

Global rank

#203,619 of 335,497

Top 61%

Extinction probability

13%

Source: Flowering plants EDGE assessment →