Teijsmanniodendron scaberrimum

Botanical Description

Teijsmanniodendron scaberrimum is a tree that can grow from 2 - 20 metres tall. The bole is around 15 - 30cm in diameter, often with buttresses that can be up to 300cm high[ 1830 Title The genus Teijsmanniodendron Koord. (Lamiaceae) Publication Kew Bulletin Vol. 64; 587-625 (2009) Author de Kok R.P.J.; Rusea G. & Latiff A. Website https://doi.org/10.1007/s12225-009-9156-9 Publisher Year 2009 ISBN Description ]. The plant is havested from the wild for local use of its wood. Teijsmanniodendron scaberrimum has a restricted range and is threatened by deforestation and habitat destruction through conversion to palm oil and Acacia plantations, mining activities and traditional shifting agriculture. The plant is classified as 'Vulnerable' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2020)[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ].