''Melicope subunifoliolata'' is a plant of Borneo in the family Rutaceae. The

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' is from the Latin meaning "nearly one leaf", referring to the almost unifoliolate leaves.

Description

''Melicope subunifoliolata'' grows up as a shrub or tree up to tall. The branchlets are hairy to velvety when young. The inflorescences are hairy to velvety and measure up to long. The

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fruits measure up to long.

Distribution and habitat

''Melicope subunifoliolata'' is endemic to Borneo where it is confined to Sabah. Its habitat is montane forests mainly from to altitude, but sometimes as low as .

References

subunifoliolata Endemic flora of Borneo Flora of Sabah Plants described in 1994 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Rutaceae-stub